Steinar Amundsen
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Steinar Amundsen (4 July 1945 – 16 June 2022) was a Norwegian
sprint canoeist who mostly competed in four-man events. He won a world title in 1970 and 1975,[2][3] a European title in 1969,[4] and an Olympic gold medal in 1968, placing third at the 1972 Games. His younger brother Harald was also an Olympic canoeist.[1]
Amundsen's achievements also include winning four Nordic championships and 13 national titles. He received the Fearnley Olympic award in 1968.[5]
References
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- ^ a b c Steinar Amundsen. sports-reference.com
- ^ "ICF medalists for Olympic and World Championships – Part 1: flatwater (now sprint): 1936–2007" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 January 2010. Retrieved 5 January 2010.
- ^ "ICF medalists for Olympic and World Championships – Part 2: rest of flatwater (now sprint) and remaining canoeing disciplines: 1936–2007" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 November 2009. Retrieved 9 November 2009.
- ^ Kanurennsport - Weltmeisterschaften (Herren - 10000m), Kanu - Europameisterschaften (Herren - 10.000m). sport-komplett.de
- Store norske leksikon(in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
External links
- Steinar Amundsen at Olympedia
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