The 1981 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in

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, Great Britain. The men's competition consisted of six

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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 sixteenth 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.
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