While their Olympic-best time set in the semi-final would have won gold in the final, Australia's men's sprint kayakers were thrilled to snap a 12-year drought and medal in the K4 event.
In a blanket finish after 500 metres, the crew of Riley Fitzsimmons, Jackson Collins, Pierre van der Westhuyzen and Noah Havard were edged by 0.04 seconds by Germany, who won their third successive K4 title.
