Overview

• He topped the podium ahead of Britain's Ryan Westley by 0.90 seconds and Australia's Kaylen Bassett by 1.61.
• The victory delivered a third gold for France at these championships following team success with Mewen Debliquy and Yohann Senechault and a kayak title for Titouan Castryck, Anatole Delassus and Benjamin Rénia.
• Gestin said strong winds made the semifinals difficult before conditions improved for the final.
• He noted he did not know the Penrith course well despite entering with season-long momentum.
• France's women in canoe, including kayak-cross silver medallist Angèle Hug, were eliminated before the final on Thursday.