Canoeing at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Women's K-1 500 metres


The women's K-1 500 metres event was an individual kayaking event conducted as part of the Canoeing at the 1976 Summer Olympics program.

Medalists

Results

Heats

The 15 competitors first raced in two heats on July 28. The top three finishers from each of the heats advanced directly to the semifinals while the rest competed in the repechages.

Repechages

Taking place on July 28, the top three finishers from each repechage advanced to the semifinals.

Semifinals

The top three finishers in each of the three semifinals advanced to the final.

Final

The final was held on July 30.