Canoeing at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Men's K-4 1000 metres


The men's K-4 1000 metres event was a fours kayaking event conducted as part of the Canoeing at the 1988 Summer Olympics program.

Medalists

Results

Heats

18 crews entered in three heats on September 27. The top three finishers from each of the heats advanced directly to the semifinals while the remaining nine teams were relegated to the repechages.

Repechages

Nine teams competed in two repechages on September 27. The top three finishers from each of the repechages advanced directly to the semifinals.

Semifinals

The top three finishers in each of the semifinals advanced to the final.
Norway's reason for not finishing was not disclosed in the official report.

Final

The final was held on October 1.
Hungary was seventh at the 500 meter mark before coming back to lead in the third 250-meter part of the race.