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Knut Holmann wins Sydney 2000 men's k1 500m canoe sprint gold
Knut Holmann won the men's k1 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
Knut Holmann won the men's k1 500m gold medal in canoe sprint at Sydney 2000 on 1 October 2000. The title went to Norway, with the competition held at Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith Lakes, Australia.
How it unfolded
Petar Merkov (Bulgaria) took silver; Michael Kolganov (Israel) took bronze.
The wider picture
The 500-metre race was contested in a kayak 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 | Knut Holmann | Norway |
| Silver | Petar Merkov | Bulgaria |
| Bronze | Michael Kolganov | Israel |
Sources
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