BEIJING -- Germany claimed the men's kayak double (K2) 1,000m title in three minutes and 11.809 seconds at the Beijing Olympics on Friday.

Denmark took the silver in 3:13.580, and Italy got the bronze in 3:14.750.

Martin Hollstein (R) and Andreas Ihle of Germany celebrate winning their men's kayak double K2 1000m final of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park north of Beijing, August 22, 2008. [Agencies]