Canoe sprint · International
Gyorgy Kolonics wins Sydney 2000 men's c1 500m canoe sprint gold
Gyorgy Kolonics won the men's c1 500m gold medal in canoe sprint at Sydney 2000 on 1 October 2000.
2000-10-01 · Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith Lakes, Australia
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The story
Gyorgy Kolonics won the men's c1 500m gold medal in canoe sprint at Sydney 2000 on 1 October 2000. The title went to Hungary, with the competition held at Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith Lakes, Australia.
How it unfolded
Maxim Opalev (Russia) took silver; Andreas Dittmer (Germany) took bronze.
The wider picture
The 500-metre race was contested in a canoe with 1 paddler per boat. Sprint racing used a straight flat-water course with boats assigned to lanes. Heats and semi-finals determined the final line-up, and the finishing order in the medal final decided the podium. Canoe paddlers used single-bladed paddles, while kayakers used double-bladed paddles. Different crew sizes and distances formed separate Olympic events.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Gyorgy Kolonics | Hungary |
| Silver | Maxim Opalev | Russia |
| Bronze | Andreas Dittmer | Germany |
Sources
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