Steinar Amundsen

Steinar Amundsen (born 4 July 1945) is a retired 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]

Steinar Amundsen

Amundsen in 1968
Personal information
Born	4 July 1945 (1945-07-04) (age 75) Bærum, Norway[1]
Height	195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	88 kg (194 lb)
Sport
Sport	Canoe racing
Club	Bærum KK[1]
Medal record Representing  Norway Olympic Games 1968 Mexico City K-4 1000 m 1972 Munich K-4 1000 m World Championships 1970 Copenhagen K-4 10000 m 1975 Belgrade K-4 10000 m European Championships 1969 Moscow K-4 10000 m

References

1. Steinar Amundsen. sports-reference.com
2. "ICF medalists for Olympic and World Championships – Part 1: flatwater (now sprint): 1936–2007" (PDF). Archived from the original on 21 January 2009. Retrieved 5 January 2010.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
3. "ICF medalists for Olympic and World Championships – Part 2: rest of flatwater (now sprint) and remaining canoeing disciplines: 1936–2007" (PDF). Archived from the original on 9 November 2009. Retrieved 9 November 2009.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
4. Kanurennsport - Weltmeisterschaften (Herren - 10000m), Kanu - Europameisterschaften (Herren - 10.000m). sport-komplett.de