The German rowing eight in the Olympic finals lived up to his favorite role. The team to beat Kristof Wilke man won the race with a clear lead over defending champion Canada. Thus, the German "flagship" won for the first time in 24 years the gold medal.
However, it appeared the 36th First series victory in jeopardy: For the 1,000-meter mark, the lead boat of success coach Ralf Holtmeyer with just 0.4 seconds, shortly after it was passed by the British also. But the home side went in front of 25,000 spectators at high speed are impressive and collapsed at the end, they finally did so for only a bronze medal, while Wilke and Co. controlled the field for the last 200 meters and in the winning time of 5:48,75 slid across the finish line. Canada also remained under six minutes (5:49,98).
Batsman Kristof Wilke is on the boat and celebrates the victory of the Olympic verifier.
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