Canoeing at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Men's K-1 1000 metres

The men's K-1 1000 metres event was an individual kayaking event conducted as part of the Canoeing at the 1988 Summer Olympics program.

Heats
The 19 competitors first raced in three heats on September 27. The top three finishers from each of the heats advanced directly to the semifinals. All remaining competitors competed in the repechages later that day.

Repechages
Taking place on September 27, two repechages were held. The top three finishers in each repechage advanced to the semifinals.

Semifinals
Raced on September 29, the top three finishers from each of the three semifinals advanced to the final.

Boccara had qualified for the final, but withdrew and was replaced by Thompson for reasons not disclosed in the official report.

Final
The final took place on October 1.