Canoeing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's K-2 1000 metres
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The men's K-2 1000 metres competition in canoeing at the 2008 Summer Olympics
took place at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
in Beijing
between August 18 and 22. The K-2 event is raced in two-person kayak
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Competition consists of three rounds: the heats, the semifinals, and the final. All boats compete in the heats. The top 3 in each of the two heats advances directly to the final, while the next four finishers (places 4 through 7) in each heat move on to the semifinals. The top three finishers in each of the two semifinals join the heats winners in the final.
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Sweden's disqualification as of 2009 was not given.
Poland finished fourth originally, but was disqualified when Seroczyński tested positive for doping
. After a year of deliberation and court cases, it was determined on 11 December 2009 that Poland
was disqualified. Additionally, Seroczyński was banned from competition for two years. He is the first canoer to fail a doping test in the Summer Olympics.
Canoeing at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Canoeing competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics were held from August 11 to August 23 at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park in Beijing....
took place at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
The Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park is the new, purpose-built venue for the rowing, canoeing and 10 km open-water swimming events in the 2008 Summer Olympics. It is located in Mapo Village in the Shunyi District in Beijing....
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
between August 18 and 22. The K-2 event is raced in two-person kayak
Kayak
A kayak is a small, relatively narrow, human-powered boat primarily designed to be manually propelled by means of a double blade paddle.The traditional kayak has a covered deck and one or more cockpits, each seating one paddler...
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Competition consists of three rounds: the heats, the semifinals, and the final. All boats compete in the heats. The top 3 in each of the two heats advances directly to the final, while the next four finishers (places 4 through 7) in each heat move on to the semifinals. The top three finishers in each of the two semifinals join the heats winners in the final.
Schedule
All times are China Standard Time (UTC+8UTC+8
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| Date | Time | Round |
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| Monday, August 18, 2008 | 16:50-17:10 | Heats |
| Wednesday, August 20, 2008 | 16:20-16:30 | Semifinal |
| Friday, August 22, 2008 | 16:35-16:50 | Final |
Medalists
Heats
Qualification Rules: 1..3->Final, 4..7->Semifinal + 8th best time, Rest OutHeat 1
| Rank | Athletes | Country | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Hollstein Martin Hollstein Martin Hollstein is a German sprint canoer who has been competing since the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he won the gold in the K-2 1000 m event with partner Andreas Ihle.... , Andreas Ihle Andreas Ihle Andreas Ihle is a German sprint canoer who has competed since 1997. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won two medals with a gold and a silver .... |
3:15.987 | QF | |
| 2 | Kim Wraae Knudsen Kim Wraae Knudsen Kim Wraae Knudsen is a Danish sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. He won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:**... , René Holten Poulsen René Holten Poulsen René Holten Poulsen is a Danish sprint canoer. He won a silver medal in the men's K-2 1000 metres at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:**... |
3:18.709 | QF | |
| 3 | Philippe Colin Philippe Colin Philippe Colin is a French sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won three medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds and a silver .... , Cyrille Carre Cyrille Carré Cyrille Carré is a French sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a gold medal in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2007 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Duisburg.... |
3:18.968 | QF | |
| 4 | Kevin De Bont Kevin De Bont Kevin De Bont is a Belgian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 1000 m event.-References:*... , Bob Maesen Bob Maesen Bob Maesen is a Belgian sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s. He won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2003 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Gainesville.... |
3:21.604 | QS | |
| 5 | Shen Jie, Huang Zhipeng Huang Zhipeng Huang Zhipeng is a Chinese sprint canoer. He competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished eighth in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the heats of the K-2 500 m event.... |
3:26.443 | QS | |
| 6 | José Giovanni Ramos José Giovanni Ramos José Giovanni Ramos is a Venezuelan sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-2 500 m and the K-2 1000 m events.-References:*... , Gabriel Rodríguez Gabriel Rodríguez Gabriel Rodríguez is a Venezuelan sprint canoer. He competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-2 500 m and the K-2 1000 m events.... |
3:31.569 | QS | |
| - | Markus Oscarsson Markus Oscarsson Markus Oscarsson is a Swedish sprint kayaker who has competed since 1995. Competing in four Summer Olympics, he won two medals in the K-2 1000 m event with a gold in 2004 and a silver in 2000.... , Anders Gustafsson Anders Gustafsson Anders Gustafsson is a Swedish sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. He won three medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a gold and two silvers .Gustafsson also competed in three Summer Olympics, earning his best finish of seventh in the K-1 500 m event at... |
- | Disqualified |
Heat 2
| Rank | Athletes | Country | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoltán Kammerer Zoltán Kammerer Zoltán Kammerer is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 1990s. Competing in four Summer Olympics, he won three gold medals .... , Gábor Kucsera Gábor Kucsera Gábor Kucsera is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since 2005. He won six medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds , a silver , and three bronzes .Kucsera also competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, finishing fourth in... |
3:17.636 | QF | |
| 2 | Adam Seroczyński Adam Seroczynski Adam Dariusz Seroczyński is a Polish sprint canoer who competed from 1997 to 2008. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the K-4 1000 m event at Sydney in 2000.... , Mariusz Kujawski Mariusz Kujawski Mariusz Kujawski is a Polish sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2007 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Duisburg.... |
3:18.282 | QF | |
| 3 | Andrea Facchin Andrea Facchin Andrea Facchin is an Italian flatwater canoer who has competed since 1999. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the K-2 1000 m event at Beijing in 2008.... , Antonio Massimiliano Scaduto |
3:18.897 | QF | |
| 4 | Mike Walker Mike Walker (New Zealand kayaker) Mike Walker is a New Zealand sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. He finished fifth in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:*... , Steven Ferguson Steven Ferguson Steven Sean Ferguson is a sprint canoeist, surf lifesaver and former swimmer from New Zealand.Ferguson was born in Auckland, New Zealand, the son of four-times Olympic gold medal winning canoeist Ian Ferguson.... |
3:19.167 | QS | |
| 5 | Krists Straume Krists Straume Krists Straume is a Latvian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished seventh in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.-References:*... , Kristaps Zaļupe Kristaps Zalupe Kristaps Zaļupe is a Latvian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished seventh in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.-References:*... |
3:23.198 | QS | |
| 6 | Mika Hokajärvi Mika Hokajärvi Mika Hokajärvi is a Finnish sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-2 500 m and the K-2 1000 m events. Mika's manager is Finnish Sport Management Agency, SportElite.-References:* *... , Kalle Mikkonen Kalle Mikkonen Kalle Mikkonen is a Finnish sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he competed in the K-2 500 m and K-2 1000 m events, but was eliminated in the semifinals of both events.... |
3:23.475 | QS | |
| 7 | Steven Jorens Steven Jorens Steven Jorens is a Canadian sprint canoer who has competed since 1998. Competing in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of ninth in the K-4 1000 m event at Athens in 2004.-References:*... , Ryan Cuthbert Ryan Cuthbert Ryan Cuthbert is a Canadian sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of ninth in the K-4 1000 m event at Athens in 2004.-References:*... |
3:29.037 | QS |
Sweden's disqualification as of 2009 was not given.
Semifinal
Qualification Rules: 1..3->Final, Rest Out| Rank | Athletes | Country | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krists Straume Krists Straume Krists Straume is a Latvian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished seventh in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.-References:*... , Kristaps Zaļupe Kristaps Zalupe Kristaps Zaļupe is a Latvian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished seventh in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.-References:*... |
3:23.408 | QF | |
| 2 | Mike Walker Mike Walker (New Zealand kayaker) Mike Walker is a New Zealand sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. He finished fifth in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:*... , Steven Ferguson Steven Ferguson Steven Sean Ferguson is a sprint canoeist, surf lifesaver and former swimmer from New Zealand.Ferguson was born in Auckland, New Zealand, the son of four-times Olympic gold medal winning canoeist Ian Ferguson.... |
3:23.511 | QF | |
| 3 | Shen Jie, Huang Zhipeng Huang Zhipeng Huang Zhipeng is a Chinese sprint canoer. He competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished eighth in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the heats of the K-2 500 m event.... |
3:24.031 | QF | |
| 4 | Kevin De Bont Kevin De Bont Kevin De Bont is a Belgian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 1000 m event.-References:*... , Bob Maesen Bob Maesen Bob Maesen is a Belgian sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s. He won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2003 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Gainesville.... |
3:24.148 | ||
| 5 | Steven Jorens Steven Jorens Steven Jorens is a Canadian sprint canoer who has competed since 1998. Competing in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of ninth in the K-4 1000 m event at Athens in 2004.-References:*... , Ryan Cuthbert Ryan Cuthbert Ryan Cuthbert is a Canadian sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of ninth in the K-4 1000 m event at Athens in 2004.-References:*... |
3:26.635 | ||
| 6 | Mika Hokajärvi Mika Hokajärvi Mika Hokajärvi is a Finnish sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-2 500 m and the K-2 1000 m events. Mika's manager is Finnish Sport Management Agency, SportElite.-References:* *... , Kalle Mikkonen Kalle Mikkonen Kalle Mikkonen is a Finnish sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he competed in the K-2 500 m and K-2 1000 m events, but was eliminated in the semifinals of both events.... |
3:27.018 | ||
| 7 | José Giovanni Ramos José Giovanni Ramos José Giovanni Ramos is a Venezuelan sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-2 500 m and the K-2 1000 m events.-References:*... , Gabriel Rodríguez Gabriel Rodríguez Gabriel Rodríguez is a Venezuelan sprint canoer. He competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-2 500 m and the K-2 1000 m events.... |
3:27.423 |
Final
| Rank | Athletes | Country | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Martin Hollstein Martin Hollstein Martin Hollstein is a German sprint canoer who has been competing since the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he won the gold in the K-2 1000 m event with partner Andreas Ihle.... , Andreas Ihle Andreas Ihle Andreas Ihle is a German sprint canoer who has competed since 1997. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won two medals with a gold and a silver .... |
3:11.809 | ||
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Kim Wraae Knudsen Kim Wraae Knudsen Kim Wraae Knudsen is a Danish sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. He won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:**... , René Holten Poulsen René Holten Poulsen René Holten Poulsen is a Danish sprint canoer. He won a silver medal in the men's K-2 1000 metres at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:**... |
3:13.580 | ||
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Andrea Facchin Andrea Facchin Andrea Facchin is an Italian flatwater canoer who has competed since 1999. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the K-2 1000 m event at Beijing in 2008.... , Antonio Massimiliano Scaduto |
3:14.750 | ||
| 4 | Zoltán Kammerer Zoltán Kammerer Zoltán Kammerer is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 1990s. Competing in four Summer Olympics, he won three gold medals .... , Gábor Kucsera Gábor Kucsera Gábor Kucsera is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since 2005. He won six medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds , a silver , and three bronzes .Kucsera also competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, finishing fourth in... |
3:15.049 | ||
| 5 | Mike Walker Mike Walker (New Zealand kayaker) Mike Walker is a New Zealand sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. He finished fifth in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:*... , Steven Ferguson Steven Ferguson Steven Sean Ferguson is a sprint canoeist, surf lifesaver and former swimmer from New Zealand.Ferguson was born in Auckland, New Zealand, the son of four-times Olympic gold medal winning canoeist Ian Ferguson.... |
3:15.329 | ||
| 6 | Philippe Colin Philippe Colin Philippe Colin is a French sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won three medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds and a silver .... , Cyrille Carre Cyrille Carré Cyrille Carré is a French sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a gold medal in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2007 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Duisburg.... |
3:16.532 | ||
| 7 | Krists Straume Krists Straume Krists Straume is a Latvian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished seventh in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.-References:*... , Kristaps Zaļupe Kristaps Zalupe Kristaps Zaļupe is a Latvian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished seventh in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.-References:*... |
3:19.387 | ||
| 8 | Shen Jie, Huang Zhipeng Huang Zhipeng Huang Zhipeng is a Chinese sprint canoer. He competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished eighth in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the heats of the K-2 500 m event.... |
3:22.058 | ||
| DSQ | Adam Seroczyński Adam Seroczynski Adam Dariusz Seroczyński is a Polish sprint canoer who competed from 1997 to 2008. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the K-4 1000 m event at Sydney in 2000.... , Mariusz Kujawski Mariusz Kujawski Mariusz Kujawski is a Polish sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2007 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Duisburg.... |
3:14.828 | DSQ |
Poland finished fourth originally, but was disqualified when Seroczyński tested positive for doping
Doping (sport)
The use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport is commonly referred to by the term "doping", particularly by those organizations that regulate competitions. The use of performance enhancing drugs is mostly done to improve athletic performance. This is why many sports ban the use of performance...
. After a year of deliberation and court cases, it was determined on 11 December 2009 that Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
was disqualified. Additionally, Seroczyński was banned from competition for two years. He is the first canoer to fail a doping test in the Summer Olympics.