The men's K-4 1000 metres event was a fours

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ing event conducted as part of the

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program.

Medalists

Results

Heats

14 crews entered in two heats on July 31, but two teams withdrew. The top three finishers from each of the heats advanced directly to the finals while the remaining six teams were relegated to the semifinal.

Semifinal

The top three finishers in the semifinal (raced on August 2) advanced to the final.

Final

The final was held on August 2.

References

1980 Summer Olympics official report Volume 3.
p. 189.

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