The men's C-1 1000 metres event was an open-style, individual canoeing event conducted as part of the Canoeing at the 1984 Summer Olympics program.
Eleven competitors were entered with one disqualification. Held on August 7, the top three finishers in each heat moved on to the final with the others relegated to the semifinal.
Renaud's reason for disqualification was not disclosed in the official report.
Taking place on August 9, the top three finishers in the semifinal advanced to the final.
The final took place on August 11.