The 2005 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in Zagreb, Croatia, in August 2005.
Men race as individuals, pairs and quads over 200m, 500m and 1000m in both Canoe (Canadian) (C) and Kayak (K) events, giving a total of 18 gold medals. Women compete for only 9 gold medals as they race in kayak events only.
This was the 34th championships in canoe sprint.
Read more about 2005 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships: Highlights, Medals Table
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