Opalev of Russia wins men's canoe single (C1) 500m gold

2008-08-23 08:11:41 GMT2008-08-23 16:11:41 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English

Maxim Opalevo of Russia competes in the men's canoe single (C1) 500m final at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park in Beijing, China, Aug. 23, 2008. Maxim Opalevo of Russia won the gold medal. (Xinhua Photo)

BEIJING, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Maxim Opalev from Russia claimed the men's canoe single (C1) 500m gold in one minute and 47.140 seconds at the Beijing Olympics on Saturday.

David Cal from Spain took the silver in 1:48.397, and Iurii Cheban from Ukraine got the bronze in 1:48.766.

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