Olympic Canoe Sprint Tickets

Since its inception at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Canoe Sprint has remained a steadfast presence in the Games, captivating audiences with thrilling flatwater races in canoes and kayaks. Evolving alongside changing equipment and rules, the Olympic Canoe Sprint has showcased diverse distances and categories for both men and women, providing an exciting spectacle over the years.

Several nations, including Germany, Hungary, and the former Soviet Union (represented by independent nations now), have emerged as dominant forces in Canoe Sprint. Among the sport's standout figures is Gyorgy Kolonics from Hungary, celebrated for his impressive achievements in the C-2 (Canoe Double) events, clinching multiple Olympic medals.

Looking ahead to the Paris 2024 Olympics, Canoeing will unfold across two main disciplines: canoe slalom from July 27 to August 5 and canoe sprint from August 6 to 10, both hosted at the National Olympic Nautical Stadium of Île-de-France in Vaires-sur-Marne.

This edition brings changes to the lineup, with significant alterations like the replacement of men's C-2 and K-2 1000 meters with their half-distance counterparts, the men's C-2 and K-2 500 meters, aligning with the women's program. Additionally, Paris 2024 will debut the men's and women's slalom kayak cross events, marking a stride toward gender equality by replacing the men's and women's K-1 200-meter sprint races.