Competition Contests begin with qualifying heats. The first three to finish in each heat advance directly to the semifinals. The top three paddlers in semifinal competition move on to compete in the finals. To learn the history of the sport that became an Olympic event in 1936, or to get more current news, go to CBS Sportline's Olympics 2000 . The USOC site features an updated news wire, a historical account of the sport, a rulebook , and a glossary .
Kids gives youngsters the chance to follow the action in the water.
Pay a visit to the International Canoe Federation to learn the rules of the game. Volleyball Water Polo Wrestling General Sports Links Olympians will compete in dozens of sports this summer. Even though Gateway to the Summer Games can't feature them all, you can learn about each and every one by visiting the sites listed below. Griffin Publishing Group's Official Olympic Sports page For information straight from the source, click on a sport to connect to its organization's official Web site. This site provides excellent information about Olympic sports and their rules.