Two of Australia's strongest medal prospects at the World Sprint Canoe Championships have shown strong form on their opening day of competition.
Beijing gold medallist Ken Wallace led all the way to win his heat of the K1 1000, while Jacob Clear and Murray Stewart dominated early before easing down to finish second in the K2 1000.
Stewart and Clear are one half of the men's K4 1000, who go into these World Championships as the reigning Olympic gold medallists.
AAP jms CHUNGJI, South Korea, Aug 29 AAP - Two of Australia's strongest medal prospects at the World Sprint Canoe Championships have shown strong form on their opening day of competition.
Beijing gold medallist Ken Wallace led all the way to win his heat of the K1 1000, while Jacob Clear and Murray Stewart dominated early before easing down to finish second in the K2 1000.
Stewart and Clear are one half of the men's K4 1000, who go into these World Championships as the reigning Olympic gold medallists.
