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Canoeing was introduced during the 1936 Summer Olympics, but it was held as a demonstration event during the 1924 Summer Olympics. Its program exists out of two disciplines: slalom and sprint.

The letters in front of each event denote which kind of boat is used in the competition; either a canoe (C) or a kayak (K).

Hungary has won the most medals in Canoeing, although Germany has won more gold medals, winning 7 more.

Past Events[]

Men/Women Event Last appearance
Men's C2 Slalom Rio de Janeiro 2016
C1 200 metres Rio de Janeiro 2016
C1 500 metres Beijing 2008
C1 10000 metres Melbourne 1956
C2 1000 metres Tokyo 2020
C2 10000 metres Melbourne 1956
K1 200 metres Tokyo 2020
K1 500 metres Beijing 2008
K1 10000 metres Melbourne 1956
K1 4x500 metres Rome 1960
K2 200 metres Rio de Janeiro 2016
K2 1000 metres Tokyo 2020
K2 10000 metres Melbourne 1956
K4 1000 metres Rio de Janeiro 2016
Folding K1 10000 metres Berlin 1936
Folding K2 10000 metres Berlin 1936
Women's K1 200 metres Tokyo 2020

Current Events[]

Men/Women Event First appearance
Men's C1 Slalom Munich 1972
K1 Slalom Munich 1972
Extreme Canoe Slalom Paris 2024
C1 1000 metres Berlin 1936
C2 500 metres Montreal 1976
K1 1000 metres Berlin 1936
K2 500 metres Montreal 1976
K4 500 metres Tokyo 2020
Women's C1 Slalom Tokyo 2020
K1 Slalom Munich 1972
Extreme Canoe Slalom Paris 2024
C1 200 metres Tokyo 2020
C2 500 metres Tokyo 2020
K1 500 metres London 1948
K2 500 metres Rome 1960
K4 500 metres Los Angeles 1984
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