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French pair edge out favourites

Gauthier Klauss and Matthieu Peche set the standard in the C2 class on the second day of Canoe Slalom competition.

Klauss and Peche take to the course in men's Canoe Double (C2)

Gauthier Klauss and Matthieu Peche of France compete in the men's Canoe Double (C2) heats on Day 3 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Lee Valley White Water Centre.

The French pair completed the course in 96.98 to win their heat following an impressive performance.

The three-time Olympic Games champions and overwhelming favourites Pavol and Peter Hochschorner from Slovakia managed second place.