Olaf Tufte
Norwegian rower (1976–2026)
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds
0 sources
Summary
Olaf Tufte was born on April 27, 1976[1], in Tønsberg[2]. He died on July 21, 2026[3], in Nykirke[4]. He worked as a rower[5], farmer[6], and firefighter[7].
Key Facts
- Place of death: Rikshospitalet[8]
- Place of burial: Horten Church[9]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[10]
- Native language: Norwegian[11]
- Position held: chairperson[12]
- Award received: Aftenposten Gold Medal[13], Fearnley award[14], Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[15], Thomas Keller Medal[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of sports team: Horten Roklubb[18]
- Cause of death: cardiac arrest[19]
- Sport: rowing[20]
- Family name: Tufte[21]
- Given name: Olaf[22], Karl[23]
- Official website: https://www.olaftufte.com/[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (2008)[26]
- Participant in: rowing at the 2000 Summer Olympics – men's double sculls[27], rowing at the 2004 Summer Olympics – men's single sculls[28], rowing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – men's single sculls[29], rowing at the 2012 Summer Olympics – men's single sculls[30], rowing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – men's double sculls[31], rowing at the 1996 Summer Olympics – men's coxless four[32], rowing at the 2020 Summer Olympics – men's quadruple sculls[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[34]
- Affiliation: Mowjow[35]
- Birth name: Olaf Karl Tufte[36]
- Country for sport: Norway[37]
- Height: 193 cm[38]
- Date of burial or cremation: July 31, 2026[39]
- Social media followers: 14,778[40], 15,125[41], 14,316[42], 14,019[43]
FAQs
Where was Olaf Tufte born?
Olaf Tufte was born in Tønsberg[2].
Where did Olaf Tufte die?
Olaf Tufte passed away in Nykirke[4].
What did Olaf Tufte do for work?
Olaf Tufte worked as a rower[5], farmer[6], and firefighter[7].
What awards did Olaf Tufte receive?
Honors received include Aftenposten Gold Medal[13], Fearnley award[14], Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[15], and Thomas Keller Medal[16].