Canoeing at the 1991 Pan American Games
Canoeing at the 1991 Pan American Games took place in Havana, Cuba, during the XI Pan American Games from August 2 to 18, 1991. It was the second edition of canoeing at the Pan American Games, following its debut in 1987. Competitions were held in sprint canoe and kayak events across ten men's and three women's races. The tournament served as a qualifier for the 1992 Summer Olympics. Host nation Cuba and powerhouse Canada dominated the medal table, with Cuba topping the standings and Canada close behind, while the United States took third place. The event showcased emerging talent in the Americas, setting the stage for future Olympic participation.
| Canoeing at the 1991 Pan American Games | |
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Medal table
| Place | Nation | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba | 10 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| 2 | Canada | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
| 3 | United States | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 4 | Mexico | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Argentina | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 13 | 13 | 13 | 39 | |
Men's events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-1 500 metres |
Armando Silega Cuba |
Paul Pageau Canada |
José Ferrer Mexico |
| C-2 500 metres |
Cuba | Mexico | Canada |
| C-1 1000 metres |
Armando Silega Cuba |
Paul Pageau Canada |
Fred Spaulding United States |
| C-2 1000 metres |
Cuba | Mexico | Canada |
| K-1 500 metres |
Ángel Pérez Cuba |
Mike Herbert United States |
Scott Kerrigan Canada |
| K-2 500 metres |
Cuba | United States | Argentina |
| K-1 1000 metres |
Mike Herbert United States |
Ángel Pérez Cuba |
Peter Giles Canada |
| K-2 1000 metres |
Cuba | Argentina | Canada |
| K-4 500 metres |
Cuba | Canada | United States |
| K-4 1000 metres |
Cuba | United States | Canada |
Women's events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-1 500 metres |
Corrina Kennedy Canada |
Tatiana Valdés Cuba |
Megan Duffy United States |
| K-2 500 metres |
Canada | Cuba | United States |
| K-4 500 metres |
Cuba | Canada | United States |