Kayaking is similar to canoe with some differences. Kayak has a closed deck and participants propel themselves forward by using a double-bladed paddle. Also in kayak, participants are always seated.
According to the classification of IOC (International Olympic Committee), canoe events are categorized into two groups: slalom and sprint.
During canoe/kayak sprint, participants compete on calm water, whereas during canoe/kayak slalom, participants have to navigate their canoes or kayaks through a course of hanging gates on Whitewater River (a rapid river with turbulence) in the fastest time.
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Canoe/Kayak Slalom Events: |
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Men`s Events |
Women`s Events |
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C-1 (canoe single) C-2 (canoe double) K-1 (kayak single) |
K-1 (kayak single) |
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Canoe/Kayak Sprint Events: |
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Men`s Events |
Women`s Events |
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C-1 1000 m (canoe single) C-1 200 m (canoe single) C-2 1000 m (canoe double) K-1 1000 m (kayak single) K-1 200 m (kayak single) K-2 1000 m (kayak double) K-2 200 m (kayak double) K-4 1000 m (kayak four) |
K-1 200 m (kayak single) K-1 500 m (kayak single) K-2 500 m (kayak double) K-4 500 m (kayak four) |
Click on them below for detailed information about energy systems, energy maps, endurance levels, calories burned, and the risk of sports injuries in different events of Canoe/Kayak:
