The first is canoe sprint, which is sometimes referred to as flatwater sprint. The Olympic distances recognized by the International Canoe Federation are 200-meter, 500-meter, and 1000-meter. These races take place on straight courses with each boat paddling in its own designated lane.
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The second discipline is canoe slalom (previously known as whitewater slalom), which is generally held on an artificial whitewater course.