Steinar Amundsen
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 Amundsen in 1968 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 4 July 1945 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 16 June 2022 (aged 76) Røyken, Norway | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Canoe racing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Bærum KK[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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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, and a bronze medal 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]
