Canoe sprint · International
Josefa Idem wins Olympic women's k1 500m canoe sprint gold at Sydney 2000
Josefa Idem won the women's k1 500m title in canoe sprint at the Sydney Olympics on 1 October 2000.
2000-10-01 · Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith Lakes, Australia
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The story
Josefa Idem won the women's k1 500m title in canoe sprint at the Sydney Olympics on 1 October 2000. The gold medal represented Italy, with the competition recorded at Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith Lakes.
How it unfolded
Caroline Brunet (Canada) took silver; Katrin Borchert (Australia) took bronze. The complete medal order identifies the competition’s outcome, including the countries represented by the other medallists.
The wider picture
Canoe sprint races took place on flat water in lanes. K denotes a kayak and the following number identifies the crew size; the specified distance belongs to this particular final.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Josefa Idem | Italy |
| Silver | Caroline Brunet | Canada |
| Bronze | Katrin Borchert | Australia |
Sources
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