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. *Venue pending city of LA approval
![A canoer paddles through a turbulent white water course, navigating around hanging striped poles. The Canoe Slalom athlete, wearing a helmet, is silhouetted against the churning waves.](/content/dam/latwentyeight/olympic-sports/mobile/OLYCanoeSlalomMobile.jpg)