[2][3] The event was won by Jessica Fox from Australia, who already had three medals (one silver and two bronzes) in K-1 slalom from the 2012, 2016, and 2020 Olympics.

Briton Mallory Franklin won silver, and German Andrea Herzog bronze.

Reigning World Champion Andrea Herzog earned a place for, and has been selected to compete by, Germany.

[4] A National Olympic Committee (NOC) could enter only 1 qualified canoeist in the women's slalom C-1 event.

A total of 17 qualification places were available, allocated as follows: Five additional athletes will compete, having already earned a quota in the Women's K1 event.