Canoe Slalom

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London Olympics men’s K1 gold medallist Daniele Molmenti (ITA)

GATES: Course has up to 25 pairs of hanging poles. Two-second time
penalty added for touching gate, 50 seconds for missing gate

Green: Negotiated downstream

Red: Negotiated upstream (at least six on course)

START: Upper pool

Boat lift

Warm-up area

COURSE Time trial event tackling whitewater rapids and obstacles.

Length: 250m

Total drop: 4.5m

CANOE: Athlete propels boat from kneeling position using single-bladed paddle

Minimum boat length: 3.5m (4.1m for double canoe).

Minimum weight: 8kg

EVENTS

C1: Men’s canoe single

C2: Men’s canoe double

K1: Kayaksingle (menand women)

FINISH: Lower pool

Paddle: Shaft slightly bent to increase power

KAYAK: Athlete seated with legs extended in front, uses double-bladed paddle

Sources: Rio 2016, Olympic.org

Pictures: Associated Press