Paris 2024 Olympic Games Canoe Regatta
The canoe-kayak events include two very different disciplines that are both part of the Olympic programme: Canoe-kayak sprint and canoe-kayak slalom. Each discipline refers to two different types of boats: kayaks and canoes. Kayakers are seated and use a double-bladed paddle, whereas canoers kneel in their boat and use a single-blade paddle.
The canoe-kayak sprint events take place at a flatwater venue, like the rowing events. Races follow a straight line, with eight different lanes, and the aim is to cross the finish line first. The distances raced are 200m, 500m and 1000m. There are Olympic events for individual athletes (canoe single – C1 and kayak single – K1), pairs (canoe double – C2 and kayak double – K2) and crews of four people (kayak four – K4).
Canoe sprint events will be organised between the 6th and the 10th of August.
Sprint
Kayak Single 1000m (men’s)
Kayak Single 500m (women’s)
Kayak Double 500m (women’s / men’s)
Kayak Four 500m (women’s / men’s)
Canoe Single 1000m (men’s)
Canoe Single 200m (women’s)
Canoe Double 500m (women’s / men’s)
Inaugurated in June 2019, the Nautical Stadium is a brand-new showcase venue, located in Seine-et-Marne (77). Along with Beijing and Sydney, it is one of three sites in the world with the facilities needed to host the Olympic and Paralympic canoe-kayak and rowing events.
