Ferguson sets standard for NZ Kayakers

Published: 9:17AM Saturday August 15, 2009 Source: ONE Sport

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Steven Ferguson has led the way for the New Zealand kayaking team at the world championships near Halifax, Canada.

The former Olympic swimmer finished second in his semi-finals of the K1 500 and K1 1000 to qualify for Sunday's finals.

The men's crew of Scott Bicknell and Troy Burbidge finished third in their semi-final of the K2 1000, while they have struggled to sixth in their semi-final of the K2 500.

Beijing Olympian Erin Taylor came second in her semi-final of the K1 1000 and fifth in her semi-final of the K1 500, while Lisa Carrington and Teneale Hatton were runners-up in their semi-final in the K2 1000.

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