Canoe sprint

Canoe sprint is a paddle sport in which athletes race canoes and kayaks over marked distances on calm water. Races test speed in individual and crew boats.

Sprint canoe: A narrow, open sprint-racing boat propelled with a single-bladed paddle from a kneeling position. Its kneeling stance and single-bladed paddle define the canoe events.
Canoe sprint at the Summer Olympics: The Olympic competition in which athletes race sprint canoes and kayaks over flatwater distances. The Olympic program is the sport’s most prominent international showcase.
International Canoe Federation: The international governing body for canoe and kayak sports, including canoe sprint. Its rules define boat classes, race procedures, and competition standards.
Canoe slalom: A canoe and kayak discipline in which athletes navigate a timed course through river rapids and gates. Slalom tests technical maneuvering in moving water rather than straight-line speed.
Canoe: A narrow, lightweight boat propelled with a paddle that is not attached to the hull. Sprint canoe is one competitive form of this broader boat type.
Sprint kayak: A closed-deck sprint-racing boat propelled while seated with a double-bladed paddle. Its seated position and double-bladed paddle distinguish kayak events.
Canoe sprint world championships: The annual world championship competition for international canoe sprint events, organized by the ICF. These championships offer a major title outside the Olympic cycle.
Canoeing at the 1936 Summer Olympics: The first Olympic canoeing competition, held at the 1936 Berlin Summer Games. Olympic inclusion established canoe racing on the international sporting calendar.
Marathon canoe racing: Long-distance canoe and kayak racing, often involving portages between water sections. Marathon events emphasize endurance and route management over short-course pace.
Kayak: A narrow boat propelled with a double-bladed paddle, typically from a seated position. Sprint kayak belongs to this boat family and uses its characteristic paddle.

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