Canoeing at the 1924 Summer Olympics
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Canoeing
was a demonstration sport
at the 1924 Summer Olympics
in Paris
. It was the first time that the sport was part of the Olympic program, and it would become a full medal sport 12 years later at the 1936 Games
.
The French Olympic Committee
, as hosts of these Games, asked the Canadian Olympic Committee
to demonstrate the sport in Paris. Races were arranged between the Canadian Canoe Association
and the Washington Canoe Club
from the United States
. Events were held for each of 1, 2, and 4 oarsmen for both single-end paddle
s (modern canoe style) and double-end paddles (modern kayak
style).
One oarsman, double paddle (now K-1)
Two oarsmen, simple paddle (now C-2)
Two oarsmen, double paddle (now K-2)
Four oarsmen, simple paddle (now C-4)
Four oarsmen, double paddle (now K-4)
Canoeing
Canoeing is an outdoor activity that involves a special kind of canoe.Open canoes may be 'poled' , sailed, 'lined and tracked' or even 'gunnel-bobbed'....
was a demonstration sport
Demonstration sport
A demonstration sport is a sport which is played to promote itself, most commonly during the Olympic Games, but also at other sporting events.Demonstration sports were officially introduced in 1912 Summer Olympics, when Sweden decided to include glima, traditional Icelandic wrestling, in the...
at the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
. It was the first time that the sport was part of the Olympic program, and it would become a full medal sport 12 years later at the 1936 Games
1936 Summer Olympics
The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin won the bid to host the Games over Barcelona, Spain on April 26, 1931, at the 29th IOC Session in Barcelona...
.
The French Olympic Committee
French Olympic Committee
The French Olympic Committee is responsible for France's participation in the Olympic Games...
, as hosts of these Games, asked the Canadian Olympic Committee
Canadian Olympic Committee
The Canadian Olympic Committee - COC is the private, non-profit organization representing Canadian athletes in the International Olympic Committee and the Pan American Games. It was formally recognized by the IOC in 1907. The COC also represents the selection of Canadian cities in their bid for...
to demonstrate the sport in Paris. Races were arranged between the Canadian Canoe Association
Canadian Canoe Association
CanoeKayak Canada is the governing body of competitive canoeing and kayaking disciplines in Canada. The three specific disciplines represented are flatwater, whitewater and marathon. CanoeKayak Canada officially replaced the name "Canadian Canoe Association" in 2005, although the former title is...
and the Washington Canoe Club
Washington Canoe Club
The Washinton Canoe Club is a boat club on the Potomac River.It is located at 3700 K Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C., in the Georgetown neighborhood...
from the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Events were held for each of 1, 2, and 4 oarsmen for both single-end paddle
Paddle
A paddle is a tool used for pushing against liquids, either as a form of propulsion in a boat or as an implement for mixing.-Materials and designs:...
s (modern canoe style) and double-end paddles (modern kayak
Kayak
A kayak is a small, relatively narrow, human-powered boat primarily designed to be manually propelled by means of a double blade paddle.The traditional kayak has a covered deck and one or more cockpits, each seating one paddler...
style).
Event results
One oarsman, simple paddle (now C-1)One oarsman, double paddle (now K-1)
Two oarsmen, simple paddle (now C-2)
Two oarsmen, double paddle (now K-2)
Four oarsmen, simple paddle (now C-4)
Four oarsmen, double paddle (now K-4)