Canoeing at the 1964 Summer Olympics - Women's K-1 500 metres

The women's K-1 500 metres event was an individual kayaking event conducted as part of the Canoeing at the 1964 Summer Olympics programme on Lake Sagami, Japan.

The preliminary heats were held on 20 October 1964; 13 kayakers entered and were split into two heats of 7 and 6. The top three placers in each heat advanced to the semifinal, while the remaining 7 competitors were relegated to the semifinal held the next day. All 7 competed in the same semifinal, with the top 3 placers joining the 6 winners of the heats in the final. The final was held on 22 October.

Medalists

Final

The final was held on 22 October.

References

* [http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OfficialReports/1964/or1964v2pt1.pdf 1964 Summer Olympics official report Volume 2, Part 1.] pp. 251-2.
* [http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/summer/1964/CAN/womens-kayak-singles-500-metres.html Sports-reference.com 1964 women's K-1 500 m results.]