The 1963 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in

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). This event was held under the auspices of the

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. The men's competition consisted of four

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(single paddle, open boat) and nine

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events. Three events were held for the women, all in kayak. The women's K-4 500 m event debuted at these

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. This was the sixth championships in canoe sprint.

Medal summary

Men's

Canoe

Kayak

Women's

Kayak

Medals table

References

ICF medalists for Olympic and World Championships – Part 1: flatwater (now sprint): 1936–2007.

ICF medalists for Olympic and World Championships – Part 2: rest of flatwater (now sprint) and remaining canoeing disciplines: 1936–2007.

Results at Canoeresults.eu
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