First position in the C-1 Women Races is held by German canoeist Mira Louen

Mira Louen from Germany, 21st when it comes to start-up mounting, beated the rest 23 competitors in a C1W category with a time 117.34. However, French Caroline Loir is divided by a tight time difference; hers was 117.58. The third best time (119.01) belongs to Australian Rosalyn Lawrence. Another Australian, Leanne Guinea, missed a gate and now holds 14th position. Full results available here. Second qualification runs of this category will take place at 12 a.m.