Canoeing at the 1976 Summer Olympics - Men's K-1 1000 metres

The men's K-1 1000 metres event was an individual kayaking event conducted as part of the Canoeing at the 1976 Summer Olympics program.

Medalists

emifinals

Raced on July 31, the top three finishers from each of the three semifinals advanced to the final.

Final

The final took place on July 31.

Helm, the youngest competitor of the event, was fifth at the 250 meter mark, then made his move at the last quarter of the race. Passing Csapó, he shouted for joy as he crossed the finish line in victory.

References

* [http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OfficialReports/1976/1976v3.pdf 1976 Summer Olympics official report Volume 3.] p. 180. en icon & fr icon
* [http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/summer/1976/CAN/mens-kayak-singles-1000-metres.html Sports-reference.com 1976 K-1 1000 m results.]
*Wallechinsky, David and Jaime Loucky (2008). "Canoeing: Men's Kayak Singles 1000 Meters". In "The Complete Book of the Olympics: 2008 Edition". London: Aurum Press Limited. p. 472.