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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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One of Norway’s most decorated Olympians dies aged 50

  • Olaf Tufte, the two-time Olympic rowing champion, has died at the age of 50.
  • Norwegian media reported that Tufte was found unconscious at his family farm before his death at a hospital in Oslo.
  • His illustrious career spanned seven consecutive Olympic Games from Atlanta 1996 to Tokyo 2021, securing back-to-back gold medals in Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.
  • Tufte also earned a silver medal at Sydney 2000 and a bronze at Rio 2016, making him one of Norway's most decorated Summer Olympians.
  • Beyond his competitive career, he remained deeply involved in rowing as a coach and managed various businesses, including a family farm, a concrete company, and a clothing brand.

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Two-time Olympic gold medallist Olaf Tufte dies aged 50

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