There was just no stopping Hungary’s world and Paralympic champion Peter Kiss as he captured gold at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup in Montreal, Canada.
Kiss kept his golden record clean as next month's World Championships in Poznan nears.
British and Brazilian paddlers each took two golds as the finals produced some eventful races.
After a standout showing in Brandenburg, Great British paddlers weren’t prepared to slow down their pursuit of gold.
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There were five medals for Great Britain, with Charlotte Henshaw and Hope Gordon leading the charge with a gold each.
Brazil had their own fair share of the podium as Fernando Rufino De Paulo and Giovane Vieira De Paula both took gold.
There was gold for Chile’s Katherinne Wollermann as impressed in Montreal.
There was much to smile about for reigning world champion Kiss as he powered Hungary to the men’s KL1 finish line.
Kiss captured victory in 48.02 to return to the top of the podium once again.
Despite all the victories the Hungarian has captured, the feeling doesn’t get old.
“It hasn’t so far [gotten old]. It’s really great to race here, it’s a fantastic city and a Great Lake,” said Kiss.
“I’m very happy to compete here.
“It was a little bit windy, but I stuck to my plan and spoke with my coach.
“With the World Championships coming up we will be training hard so I hope to defend my title here.”
France’s Remy Boulle captured silver in 50.84, as Hungary’s Robert Suba completed the podium in 50.90.
There was a Great British one-two in the women’s KL2 as Paralympic champion Charlotte Henshaw darted out the gates to capture gold in 49.72.
“I was here when I was part of the Para-swimming team in 2013,” said Henshaw.
“Little did I know then that, first, I’d be in a different sport, and second, that I’d still be competing 13 years on.
“I’m grateful that my body is still holding up, and grateful that the mind is still hungry.
“What we want as a British Paracanoe team, is that we want to grow our stature.
“It’s a responsibility that we take very seriously. We know people are on our tails, we know people want to catch us, but we always want to lead by example.”
Compatriot Emma Wiggs captured silver in 52.35, as Germany’s Anja Adler took bronze in 53.37.
Great Britain captured another gold medal through Hope Gordon as she picked up the pace after a slower start in the women’s KL3.
Gordon captured the victory in 47.62.
“It’s a good win, it’s good to get some consistency,” said Gordon.
“This year was all about relearning how to race kayak.
“It’s been good, but there’s always still things to improve on.”
Despite an early advantage for Nelia Barbosa as she got out the gates quickly, the Frenchwoman couldn’t hold onto the lead.
She secured silver in 48.69, while Germany’s Felicia Laberer took bronze in 48.87.
Brazil’s Rufino showed his dominance in the men’s VL2, finishing in 53.21.
The reigning world champion and Paralympic champion Rufino started strong and maintained his gap throughout the race, with United States’ Steven Haxton unable to catch him.
Haxton finished in 54.25, as Hungary’s Robert Suba completed the podium in 55.34.
It was two-for-two for the Brazilians as Vieira De Paula secured the gold in the men’s VL3 200m.
Vieira De Paula crossed the line in 50.74, with Great British paddlers completing the podium.
Stuart Wood captured silver in 51.48, while compatriot Jack Eyers took bronze in 52.75.
It was all smiles at the finish line for Wollermann in the women’s KL1 final.
The Chilean pushed past the finish in an impressive 58.83 to capture the world title ahead of home paddler Brianna Hennessy.
“Today, I felt very calm,” said Wollermann.
“I finally didn’t go out with spasticity which was the best thing to do.
“The race was intense, but I am grateful for all those who are behind me, Team Chile and Adidas, and so many others in my sporting career.
“And to my family, I love you all very much.”
Hennessy challenged the Paralympic champion all the way to the final line, picking up silver in 1:00.37.
Brazil’s Adriana Azevedo completed the podium in 1:04.99 while battling fourth placed compatriot Ana Borges to the medal podium.
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