Joe Clarke wins kayak cross gold medal at World Cup in Germany

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Joe Clarke wins kayak cross gold medal at World Cup in Germany
Summary

Great Britain's Joe Clarke captured his first World Cup gold medal of the season in kayak cross, winning the final in Germany on June 14, 2026. Clarke's victory was aided by a penalty incurred by compatriot Ben Haylett, who initially crossed the finish line ahead but was dropped to fourth. The win elevates Clarke to second place in the overall World Cup kayak cross standings, just behind Slovenian Ziga Lin Hocevar. Clarke expressed his desire for further success at the upcoming World Championships in Oklahoma. In addition, fellow Briton Adam Burgess secured a silver medal in the men's canoe slalom, narrowly missing gold.

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  • Joe Clarke wins gold in kayak cross at World Cup in Germany.
  • Ben Haylett initially finished first but was penalized.
  • Clarke ranks second in the World Cup kayak cross standings.
  • Adam Burgess claims silver in men's canoe slalom.
  • Charlotte Henshaw earns two gold medals at European championships.
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  • 6:00 PMYahoo SportsGB's Clarke wins World Cup gold in kayak cross
  • 5:49 PMBBC SportGB's Clarke wins World Cup gold in kayak cross
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Great Britain's Joe Clarke wins a first World Cup gold medal of the season as he claims victory in the kayak cross final in Germany.

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Great Britain's Joe Clarke wins a first World Cup gold medal of the season as he claims victory in the kayak cross final in Germany.

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