Israeli kayaker Kalganov qualifies for semi-finals

Finishes first in 500-meter preliminary heat, having previously qualified for 1000m semis.

Michael Kalganov 224 88  (photo credit: AP)
Michael Kalganov 224 88
(photo credit: AP)
Israeli kayaker Michael Kalganov finished first in the 500-meter preliminary heat Tuesday, qualifying for the Olympic semi-finals. Kalganov previously qualified for the 1000m semi-finals. In the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Kolganov won a bronze medal in the 500m competition.