Finn Butcher wins first World Cup kayak cross gold in Czechia

Monday 30 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1:54pm

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Olympic champion Finn Butcher has secured his first World Cup title by winning the men's kayak cross final in the Czech Republic. The Alexandra-based paddler finished ahead of Martin Rudorfer and Manuel Ochoa to claim the gold medal.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10:44am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours

NZ HeraldMon 30 Jun 2025, 10:44am

Olympic champion Finn Butcher wins kayak cross gold at World Cup event in Prague (opens in new tab)
Otago Daily TimesMon 30 Jun 2025, 1:54pm

Otago's Butcher wins first World Cup gold (opens in new tab)