K-1 500 m, Men
| Competition | 1979 World Canoe Sprint Championships |
|---|---|
| Venue |
Duisburg
 GER
|
| Held | — |
| Status | Medal |
| Competitors | 3 |
| Countries | 3 |
| Pos | Athlete(s) | Country | Mark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Vladimir Parfenovich |  URS |
1:49.649 | ||
| 🥈 | John Sumegi |  AUS |
1:50.999 | ||
| 🥉 | Peter Hempel |  GDR |
1:51.170 |