Results
Heats The fastest six boats in each heat, plus the fastest three remaining boats, advanced to the semi-finals. Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 Heat 4 Semifinal The fastest three boats in each semi advanced to the A final.The next three fastest boats in each semi advanced to the final B. Semifinal 1 Semifinal 2 Semifinal 3 Finals Final B Competitors in this final raced for positions 10 to 18. Final A Competitors raced for positions 1 to 9, with medals going to the top three. ==References==