The men's K-1 500 metres competition at the 2023 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Duisburg took place in Sportpark Duisburg.
Schedule
The schedule is as follows:
Results
Heats
The fastest four boats in each heat, plus the fastest three remaining boats, advanced to the semifinal.
Heat 1
Heat 2
Heat 3
Heat 4
Heat 5
Heat 6
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. The remaining boats advanced to the C final.
Semifinal 1
Semifinal 2
Semifinal 3
Finals
Final C
Competitors in this final raced for positions 19 to 27.
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.