Rules:
Format
Qualifying Run 1: Top 18 times advance
Qualifying Run 2: Places 19-30 run again to determine 19-24
Brackets
Quarterfinals: 4 heats of 6 (top 3 advance)
Semifinals: 2 heats of 6 (top 3 advance)
Consolation: 1 heat of 6 (determines 7 – 12 th place)
Final: 1 heat of 6