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The 1991 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in Paris, France. 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. This was the first championship with a unified German team for the first time since
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following separate East German and West German teams that competed from
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. This was the 24th
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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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