1989 ICF Flatwater Racing World Championships
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The 1989 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in
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, Bulgaria. The men's competition consisted of eight Canadian (single paddle, open boat) and nine
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events. Five events were held for the women, all in kayak. Men's C-4 500 m and C-4 1000 m were added along with women's K-1 5000 m and K-2 5000 m. This was the 22nd
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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.
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