The men's C-2 500 metres event was an open-style, pairs

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ing event conducted as part of the

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program.

Medalists

Results

Heats

15 teams entered in two heats. The top two finishers from each of the heats advanced directly to the final while the remaining teams were relegated to the semifinals.

Semifinals

Two semifinals were held. The top two finishers from each semifinal and the fastest third-place finisher advanced to the final.

Final

The final was held on August 7.

References

1992 Summer Olympics official report Volume 5.
pp. 143–4.

*Wallechinsky, David and Jaime Loucky (2008). "Canoeing: Men's Canadian Doubles 500 Meters". In ''The Complete Book of the Olympics: 2008 Edition''. London: Aurum Press Limited. p. 482. {{DEFAULTSORT:Canoeing at the 1992 Summer Olympics - Men's C-2 500 metres Men's C-2 500 Men's events at the 1992 Summer Olympics