Canoeing/kayaking are sports where individuals or teams of two or four race on water using oar-powered canoes or kayaks. Canoe/kayak sprints are where individuals or teams race on calm water. Canoe/kayak slalom events are where individuals or teams race through a series of gates, or poles, set up throughout rapids. The winner of these events is the first to reach the designated finish line. Rowers in canoes use one-bladed oars, while kayakers use an oar with a blade at either end.
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