Deodoro Olympic Whitewater Stadium Explained

Whitewater Course Name:Deodoro Olympic Whitewater Stadium
Locale:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Managing Agent:2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games
Main Shape:Two Loops
Main Length:Competition: 250m (820feet)Training: 200m (700feet)
Main Drop:Competition: 4.5m (14.8feet)Training: 2m (07feet)
Main Slope:Competition: 1.8% (95 ft/mi)Training: 1.0% (53 ft/mi)
Adjustable:yes
Flowrate:Competition: 12m3/sTraining: 10.5m3/s
Pumped:7 pumps total

Competition: 4 x 4m3/s eachTraining: 3 x 3.5m3/s each

Canoe Lift:yes
Lighting:yes
Open: (cost $45 million)

The Deodoro Olympic Whitewater Stadium is a whitewater paddling venue, constructed to host the canoeing and kayaking slalom events for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The stadium is part of the 'X-Park' sport complex (which includes BMX and Mountain Bike) located in Deodoro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Results of Olympic competition: C-1 men, C-2 men, K-1 men, K-1 women.

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