canoe racing
Paddle sport contest
Canoe racing is competitive paddling in canoes or kayaks over a set course.
Sprint races cover flat water at distances from 200 to 1000 meters.
Slalom racing navigates gates on whitewater rapids.
Marathon races extend over longer distances.
The sport has been part of the Olympic Games since 1936: She won gold in canoe racing at the Paris Olympics.
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