While there was no athlete for Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein, Sebastian Brendel started for Germany and won a silver medal. Brazilian Isaquias Queiroz secured the world title and defending champion Martin Fuksa from the Czech Republic won the bronze medal .
The three preliminary runs were carried out on August 23, 2018. The three runs were scheduled for 15:00, 15:07 and 15:14. While the three winners of the preliminary runs qualified directly for the A-final, the other six fastest boats took part in the two semi-finals and were able to qualify for the A-final through them.
The two semi-finals were held on August 24, 2018. The two runs were scheduled for 11:20 and 11:26. The three fastest boats of the two semi-finals completed the A-final. The other four fastest and the fastest eighth should start in the B final.