Great Britain’s Joe Clarke snapped his first World Cup gold of the season in the kayak cross final held in Germany. The 33‑year‑old surged past a penalised compatriot, Ben Haylett, who finished fourth after a fault. Clarke’s win was hard‑earned amid intense scrapping that kept spectators on the edge of their seats throughout the event.

Clarke’s triumph lifts him second in the overall World Cup kayak cross standings, a single point behind Slovenian teen Ziga Lin Hocevar. He last claimed a World Cup medal twelve years ago in Augsburg and added a second of his four titles there in 2022. The finish underscores Britain’s growing depth in the discipline worldwide.

Clarke admitted the victory was not his usual “fly‑out‑the‑blocks” style but valued the chance to start beside fellow Brit Ben. He now eyes the World Championships in Oklahoma, where he expects rivals to raise their game. The next weeks will focus on refining processes, hoping results will follow suit and solidify Britain’s leadership in kayak cross.

Meanwhile, Adam Burgess captured silver in the men’s canoe slalom at Augsburg, narrowly missing gold to Italy’s Raffaello Ivaldi by 0.07 seconds. The day highlighted Britain’s breadth in whitewater events, suggesting a strong showing at the upcoming championships and a bright prospect for the national team on the world stage.