The men's K-2 500 metres event was a pairs

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ing event conducted as part of the

Canoeing at the 1984 Summer Olympics At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, twelve events in sprint canoe racing were contested on Lake Casitas. The women's K-4 500 m event was introduced to the Olympic program at these Games. Medal table Medal summary Men's events Women' ...

program.

Medalists

Results

Heats

21 crews were entered into the event on August 6. The top three finishers from each of the heats advanced directly to the semifinals while the remaining teams were relegated to the repechages.

Repechages

The 12 crews first raced in two repechages on August 6. The top three finishers from each of the repechages advanced directly to the semifinals.

Semifinals

The top three finishers in each of the semifinals (raced on August 8) advanced to the final.

Final

The final was held on August 10.

References

1984 Summer Olympics official report Volume 2, Part 2.
p. 365.

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