Beijing the only Kiwi competing

As usual the one Kiwi competing is on his own in Beijing. The Kiwi flag is flying high!! The other teams have been very friendly but this is the Olympic qualification year so the tempo has picked up. The other teams have amazing support managers, assistant managers,doctors, physios,nutritionists and coaches between two to three paddlers. Mike is enjoying the course but realises it is demanding and will be even more so once this evening the course is set for competition. The competition is being run the same as the Olympics with all competition in the afternoon as required by the TV for European viewing. The whole canoe and rowing complex also encompasses rowing and flatwater.