Canoeing at the 1960 Summer Olympics - Men's K-1 4 x 500 metres

The men's K-1 4 x 500 metres event was a relay kayaking event conducted over 500 meters as part of the Canoeing at the 1960 Summer Olympics program on Lake Albano. This would be the only time this event was held in the Summer Olympics though it was part of the ICF Flatwater Racing World Championships from 1948 to 1975.

Medalists

emifinals

The top two finishers in each of the three semifinals (raced on August 27) advanced to the final. All other teams were eliminated.

Beudner replaced Knuppe for the Netherlands between the first heat and the first semifinal.

Final

The final was held on August 29.

References

* [http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OfficialReports/1960/OR1960v2pt1.pdf 1960 Summer Olympics official report Volume 2, Part 1.] pp. 260-5.
* [http://www.canoeicf.com/site/canoeint/if/downloads/result/Medal%20Winners%20ICF%20updated%202006-Korrektur_18.02.07.pdf International Canoe Federation historical results to 2006 (Olympic and world for all disciplines).]
* [http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/summer/1960/CAN/mens-kayak-relay-4-x-500-metres.html Sports-reference.com 1960 K1 4 x 500 m results.]