Hilgertova wins bronze at European Championships

Czech kayaker Stepanka Hilgertova has won a bronze medal in the water slalom event at the European Championships in the Slovak town of Liptovský Mikuláš. The two-time Olympic champion finished behind Austrian Violetta Oblingerová-Petersová and German Mandy Planertova to win her sixth European medal. In addition, to her two Olympic golds, Hilgertova has now won one gold, two silver and two bronze European Championship medals.

Author: Coilin O'Connor