The men's C2 semi-finals took place in the morning ©ICF

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A large crowd cheered on the canoeists ©ICF

The women's K1 semi-finalists were also in action ©ICF

Franz Anton and Jan Benzien produced an excellent run to win men's C2 gold ©ICF

The pair celebrated winning their maiden world title in the discipline ©ICF

Germany also had strong contenders in the K1 women's final ©ICF

However the Czech Republic's Kateřina Kudějová claimed the women's K1 title ©ICF

The first medal ceremonies of the Championships took place ©ICF

France won gold in the men's C2 team event ©ICF

The Czech Republic's triumphed in the women's K1 team event ©ICF