The 1966 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in the

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suburb of Grünau in

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. This event was held under the auspices of the

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. From 19 to 21 August, competitors used the regatta course on the Langer See that had previously been used for the

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and

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events at 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. This was the first championships which had one competitor or team per nation per event, a rule that continues . It was also the seventh 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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