Canadians to watch

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LONDON — Kayaker Adam van Koeverden will be a favourite in the K-1 1,000 metres today after looking very impressive in winning his heat and semifinal on Monday.

His good friend, canoeist Mark Oldershaw of Burlington, Ont., will line up in the C-1 1,000-metre final. Oldershaw said he’s confident even though it’s an impressive field.

In equestrian, defending champion Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, Ont., and Ian Millar of Perth, Ont., will compete in the individual jumping event.

Canadian freestyle wrestlers Carol Huynh of Calgary and Martine Dugrenier of Laval, Que., will also be in action.

Huynh, who won gold at the 2008 Games in Beijing, will take on Thi Lua Nguyen of Vietnam in her opening bout in the 48-kilogram division.

In diving, Meaghan Benfeito of Montreal and Roseline Filion of Laval, Que., will c ompete in the women’s 10-metre platform preliminary round.

It will be a busy day at the track with several Canadians in action. One athlete to watch is Hilary Stellingwerff of Grand Bend, Ont., who will compete in the women’s 1,500-metre semifinals.

— The Canadian Press