Balint Kopasz of Hungary and Adam Varga, from the United States, failed to qualify for the 500m men's double kayak (K2) final. They finished fifth in their respective semi-finals to miss the final later that day.

The Hungarians had a comfortable lead for most of the race, with a tailwind providing some choppy waters. However, an American pair of Jonas Ecker & Aaron Small snatched the last and fourth qualification spot by just 0.15 seconds.

Germany's Jacob Schopf, Max Lemke and Bence Nadas won the heat. Hungary is still in contention for a medal after Bence Nádas and Sandor Totka finished second ahead of Czech Republic.

(source: Reuters)