The men's K-1 500 metres event was an individual

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ing event conducted as part of the

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program.

Medalists

Results

Heats

The 21 competitors first raced in three heats on July 30. The top three finishers from each of the heats advanced directly to the semifinals. Four competitors did not start. The rest competed in the repechages.

Repechages

Taking place on July 30, the top three finishers from each repechage advanced to the semifinals.

Semifinals

The top three finishers in each of the three semifinals (raced on August 1) advanced to the final.

Final

The final was held on August 1.

References

1980 Summer Olympics official report Volume 3.
p. 183.

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