Adam van Koeverden of Canada competes in the semifinal 1 of the men's kayak single (K1) 500m at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park in Beijing, China, August 21, 2008. Adam van Koeverden ranked first in the semifinal 1 and was qualified for the final.

Chinese canoeist Li Qiang competes in the canoe single (C1) 500m men semifinal of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Canoe/Kayak Flatwater event in Beijing, China, August 21, 2008. Li Qiang was qualified for final match.

Stjepan Janic of Croatia competes in the semifinal 3 of the men's kayak single (K1) 500m at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park in Beijing, China, August 21, 2008. Stjepan Janic ranked first in the semifinal 3 and was qualified for the final.

(Xinhua News Agency August 21, 2008)