China's Yang Wenjun celebrates after winning the men's C1 500m final at Doha Asiad, Qatar, Dec. 14, 2006. Yang Wenjun claimed the title with a time of 1 minute and 55.00 seconds. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery >>>

    DOHA, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- Yang Wenjun of China won the gold medal of men's C1 500m in the canoeing and kayak competitions of the 15th Asian Games here on Thursday.

    Yang Wenjun clocked 1:55.00 for the title, followed by Zhomart Satubaldin of Kazakhstan in the second place. The bronze medal was taken by Vadim Menkov of Uzbekistan.