Overview

• Paulina Paszek, Pauline Jagsch, Hannah Spielhagen and Katharina Diederichs powered the German women’s kayak four to a 500m bronze finish at the European Championships in Racice.
• The crew compensated for the late withdrawal of Jule Hake and health issues affecting Paszek and Jagsch to clinch third place.
• Hungary claimed the women’s kayak-four gold while Spain secured silver.
• The German men’s kayak four tied for fourth with Spain, falling short of the podium as Portugal won gold followed by the Czech Republic and Poland.
• Coach Arndt Hanisch admitted the men’s disappointment and stressed executing a clear plan for the upcoming World Championships.