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Germany win Sydney 2000 women's k4 500m canoe sprint gold
Germany won the women's k4 500m gold medal in canoe sprint at Sydney 2000 on 30 September 2000.
2000-09-30 · Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith Lakes, Australia
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The story
Germany won the women's k4 500m gold medal in canoe sprint at Sydney 2000 on 30 September 2000. The title went to Germany, with the competition held at Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith Lakes, Australia.
How it unfolded
Hungary (Hungary) took silver; Romania (Romania) took bronze. The gold-medal squad included Birgit Fischer, Manuela Mucke, Anett Schuck, Katrin Wagner.
The wider picture
The 500-metre race was contested in a kayak with 4 paddlers per boat. Sprint racing used a straight flat-water course with boats assigned to lanes. Heats and semi-finals determined the final line-up, and the finishing order in the medal final decided the podium. Canoe paddlers used single-bladed paddles, while kayakers used double-bladed paddles. Different crew sizes and distances formed separate Olympic events.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Germany | Germany |
| Silver | Hungary | Hungary |
| Bronze | Romania | Romania |
Sources
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