#Canoeing: Ireland’s Hannah Craig came close, but missed out on qualifying for the semi-finals of the women’s K1 at the canoe slalom World Championships in Lee Valley in England today. She came down the course in 97.04 seconds on her first run, but a touch on gate 11 took her to 99.04 seconds, and pushed her out of the top 20, who qualified. The second run had just 10 qualifying places available. Craig finished 21st, with a penalty-free run of 100.4 seconds.
Canoe Slalom World Championships, Lee Valley, London, Day One (Irish interest)
Women
K1 – First Run (20 qualify): 30 H Craig 99.04 seconds (incl 2-sec penalty); 2nd Run (10 qualify): 21 H Craig 100.4 sec.