#CanoeSlalomTacen: Ireland’s Ciarán Heurteau came within 1.24 seconds of qualifying for the final of the Canoe Slalom World Cup in Tacen in Slovenia this morning. In an exciting semi-final, the 26-year-old had a clear run in 107.22 seconds. This slotted him into eighth with eight competitors to go and he was eventually pushed into 15th. The 10th-placed qualifier clocked 105.98.

Eoin Rheinsich came down the course in a raw time of 108.19, but a touch on gate 13 cost him a two-second penalty. He finished 25th.

Canoe Slalom World Cup, Tacen, Slovenia – Day Two (Irish interest)

Men

K1 – Semi-Finals (Top 10 Qualify for Final): 15 C Heurteau 107.22, 25 E Rheinisch 110.19 (incl 2 sec pen)