The men's

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event at the

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was held on 8 and 10 August at the

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, Alberta, Canada.

Medalists

Results

Heats

Held on 8 August Qualification: First 3 in each heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualify for the semifinals.

Semifinals

Held on 8 August Qualification: First 4 in each semifinal (Q) qualify directly for the final.

Final

Held on 10 August

References

Heats & Semifinals results (The Canberra Times)Final results (The Canberra Times)
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