How did American Nevin Harris do in the women’s 200m canoe sprint [Video]

PARIS, France — American Nevin Harrison came within a photo finish of winning her second straight Olympic gold medal in the women’s canoe sprint 200-meter event on Saturday.

Katie Vincent of Canada edged her in a world-best 44.12 seconds. Harrison’s time was 44.13 seconds — significantly better than the 45.93 she posted when she won the inaugural event in Tokyo at age 19.

Harrison didn’t guess the outcome after she crossed the finish line and chose patience over premature celebration. When the winner was announced, Harrison was somber before putting the moment in perspective.

“I mean, having come off gold from Tokyo into a silver, it’s disappointing in the moment,” Harrison said. “But I think in reflection, it’s nothing but pride and feeling really happy with myself that I went out there and fought as hard as I did.”

Harrison has …