The women's K-1 500 metres event was an individual
kayak
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ing event conducted as part of the
Canoeing at the 1980 Summer Olympics
Canoeing at the 1980 Summer Olympics was held in the Krylatskoe Canoeing and Rowing Basin, located at the ''Krylatskoye Olympic Sports Complex'' (Krylatskoye district, Moscow
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program.
Medalists
Results
Heats
Thirteen competitors entered in two heats on July 30, but two withdrew. The top three finishers from each of the heats advanced directly to the final while the rest competed in the semifinal.
Semifinal
The top three finishers in the semifinal (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. 195.
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Women's K-1 500
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Women's events at the 1980 Summer Olympics