
Germany secured back-to-back Olympic titles in the men’s kayak four 500m event, narrowly defeating Australia in a thrilling photo finish at the Tokyo Games.
The German team, who are also the reigning world champions in the discipline, displayed their prowess by clocking a time of 1:19.80. However, their victory was not without intense competition, as the Australian team finished a mere four hundredths of a second behind, showcasing the tight race for the top spot.