2017 World Rowing Championships – Men's lightweight single sculls

The men's lightweight single sculls competition at the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota took place in Nathan Benderson Park.

Schedule
The schedule was as follows: All times are Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)

Heats
The four fastest boats in each heat advanced directly to the quarterfinals. The remaining boats were sent to the repechage.

Repechage
The four fastest boats advanced to the quarterfinals. The remaining boats were sent to the E final.

Quarterfinals
The three fastest boats in each quarter advanced to the A/B semifinals. The remaining boats were sent to the C/D semifinals.

Semifinals C/D
The three fastest boats in each semi were sent to the C final. The remaining boats were sent to the D final.

Semifinals A/B
The three fastest boats in each semi advanced to the A final. The remaining boats were sent to the B final.

Finals
The A final determined the rankings for places 1 to 6. Additional rankings were determined in the other finals.