BEIJING 2008

Australia

Ken Wallace

Ken Wallace

Australia | Canoe/Kayak Flatwater

  • Birthdate: Jul 26, 1983
  • Weight: 91kg
  • Height: 190cm
  • Age: 26
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Athlete Results

Canoe/Kayak Flatwater

23/08Men's K-1 500m Final RankingGold Medal 1:37.252 (1st)
22/08Men's K-1 1000m Final RankingBronze Medal 3:27.485 (3rd)
21/08Men's K-1 500m Semifinal - Heat 1 1:43.340 (3rd)
20/08Men's K-1 1000m Semifinal - Heat 1 3:33.255 (1st)
19/08Men's K-1 500m Qualification - Heat 3 1:36.208 (2nd)
18/08Men's K-1 1000m Qualification - Heat 3 3:30.306 (2nd)

Athlete Profile

Profile

Gender

Male

Place of birth

Gosford, New South Wales, Australia

Residence

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Most influential person in career

His family, coach Jimmy Owens and friend Troy Hipwood.

Memorable sporting achievement

Becoming junior world champion in K1 1000m in 2001.

Hero / Idol

Simon Martin and Clint Robinson.

Competition Highlights

Date Competition Venue Event Rank
29 Jun, 2008 World Cup Poznan K1 500m 3
28 Jun, 2008 World Cup Poznan K1 1000m 4
14 Jun, 2008 World Cup Duisburg K1 1000m 4
13 Jul, 2002 World Cup Milan K2 1000m 3
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BEIJING 2008 MEDAL TALLY

Position

Country

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Total
1 China 51 21 28 100
2 United States 36 38 36 110
3 Russia 23 21 28 72
4 Britain 19 13 15 47
6 Australia 14 15 17 46
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