The men's C-2 1000 metres event was an open-style, pairs canoeing event conducted as part of the Canoeing at the 1992 Summer Olympics program.
The top two finishers from each of the heats advanced directly to the finals and the remaining teams were relegated to the semifinals.
The top two finishers from each semifinal and the fastest third-place finisher advanced directly to the final.
The American's disqualification was not disclosed in the official report.
The Germans fought off a mid-race challenge from the Danes before winning going away.