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The classic test of speed and power
In Flatwater Racing sprint events, paddlers race on a straight course, each boat in a separate lane, over three different distances : 200 m, 500 m and 1000 m. In a kayak, the paddler is seated and uses a two-blade paddle, while in a canoe, the paddler is kneeling on one knee, and uses a single blade paddle. There are kayak events, for men and women, in single (K1), double (K2) and four boats (K4), and canoe events for men in single (C1), double (C2) and four boats (C4) and recently also for women.
This form of racing became an Olympic discipline in 1936 and its programme includes events over 200 m and 1000 m for men and 200 m and 500 m for women.
Except of sprint categories canoeists race also in long distances. At World Championships and European Championships these are 5000 m, only single boats are used. Long distances are also very popular for mass competitions, e.g. Sella Descent in Spain.
After four days of exciting racing at the 2022 ECA Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint European Championships in Belgrade the competition has concluded with A and B finals in 500 and 200 metres distances. Altogether 28 sets of medals were awarded on Sunday in Serbian capital city.
Read moreThe second competition day at the 2022 ECA Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint European Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, brought 500 and 1000 metres semifinals as well as 200 metres heats. We have the names of those who will fight for the medals in 1000 and 500 metres A finals.
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