Canoeing at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's C-1 1000 metres
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C-1 1000 metres at the
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Competition format

The competition comprised heats, semifinals, and a final round. The top five boats from each heat, and the fastest loser, advanced to the semifinals. The top four boats in each semifinal advanced to the "A" final, and competed for medals. A placing "B" final was held for the other semifinalists.


Schedule

All times are
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Results


Heats

First five and the best 6th placed rower are qualified for the semifinals.


Heat 1


Heat 2


Heat 3


Semifinals

The fastest four canoeists in each semifinal qualify for the 'A' final. The slowest four canoeists in each semifinal qualify for the 'B' final.


Semifinal 1


Semifinal 2


Finals


Final B


Final A


References

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