The men's C-1 500 metres event was an open-style, individual
canoe
A canoe is a lightweight narrow water vessel, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers facing the direction of travel and using a single-bladed paddle.
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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.
Medallists
Results
Heats
13 competitors were entered. Held on August 6, the top three finishers in each heat moved on to the semifinals with the others were relegated to the repechages.
Repechages
Repechages were held on August 6 with the top three finishers in each repechage advancing to the semifinals.
Semifinals
Three semifinals were held on August 8 with the top three finishers of each semifinal advancing to the final.
Final
The final took place on August 10.
References
1984 Summer Olympics official report Volume 2, Part 2.p. 366.
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Men's C-1 500
Men's events at the 1984 Summer Olympics