Olympics-Canoeing-Butcher wins men's kayak cross gold for New Zealand

Paris 2024 Olympics - Slalom Canoe - Men's Kayak Cross Final - Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium - Whitewater, Vaires-sur-Marne, France - August 05, 2024. Finn Butcher of New Zealand reacts after winning gold. /Molly Darlington

PARIS - New Zealand's Finn Butcher won the gold medal in the men's kayak cross at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Monday.

Britain's Joe Clarke took the silver medal, with Noah Hegge picking up the bronze for Germany.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Slalom Canoe - Men's Kayak Cross Final - Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium - Whitewater, Vaires-sur-Marne, France - August 05, 2024. Joseph Clarke of Britain and Noah Hegge of Germany react after competing. /Molly Darlington