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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Two-time Olympic gold medallist Olaf Tufte dies aged 50

Olaf Tufte has died aged 50 - (Getty Images)

Two-time Olympic rowing champion Olaf Tufte, who competed in an astonishing seven consecutive Summer Games, has died at the age of 50.

Norwegian media reported on Tuesday that a statement from Tufte’s family confirmed he was found unconscious at their farm before passing away at a hospital in Oslo.

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