BEIJING, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Tim Brabants, Britain, won the gold medal in men's kayak single (K1) 1000m at Beijing Olympics held at Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park on Friday.

    Date of Birth: 23 January 1977

    Place of Birth: Chertsey, Britain

    Gender: male

    Height: 88kg

    Weight: 189cm

    Career: He started the sport at the age of 10 at the Elmbridge Canoe Club in England. He won a bronze medal in the event in Sydney Olympics in 2000. He won the 2007 World Championship, the European Championship in 2008 and two World Cup contests in the past two years.