Canoe Slalom

Canoe and Kayak races are distinctive features of the Olympic Games, each governed by specific rules. Canoeists adopt a kneeling position in their boats and employ a single-blade paddle, while Kayakers sit and use a double-bladed paddle. In Slalom races held on artificial white-water courses, competitors take turns navigating through a series of gates in the shortest time possible, avoiding penalties for missed or touched gates.