Top kayakers compete in Olympic trials

Pat Keller competes in the Men's K1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Whitewater Slalom at the U.S. National Whitewater Center on April 13, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Scott McCleskey (L) and Dave Hepp (R) navigate a rapid in the men's C2 during the U.S. Olympic Trials for Whitewater Slalom.

Michael Rudnitsky reacts after his run in the men's K1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Whitewater Slalom.

Maxime Leboeuf competes in the men's K1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Whitewater Slalom at the U.S. National Whitewater Center on April 13, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.