Belarus women's kayak crew wins bronze in Rio

Belarusian women’s kayak crew won bronze in the Olympic regatta.

In the final 500m race Marharyta Makhneva, Nadzeya Lyapeshka, Volha Hudzenka and Mary Litvinchuk came third — 1 minute 36,908 seconds. Hungarian kayakers won gold with – 1 minute 31.482 seconds, Germany came second with – 1 minute 32,383 seconds.

This became the first medal for Belarusian rowers in Rio de Janeiro.

Now the Belarusian Olympic team has eight awards: one gold, four silver and three bronze medals.

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