Norway mourns Olympic rowing champion Olaf Tufte after his death
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Norwegian Olympic rowing champion Olaf Tufte, aged 50, passed away on July 21 in Oslo. Tufte, a celebrated figure in Norwegian sports, won two Olympic gold medals in single skulls in 2004 and 2008, along with a silver in double skulls in 2000 and a bronze in 2016. He was discovered unconscious in his yard and later died at a hospital. Tufte is survived by his wife and two children. The Prime Minister of Norway expressed deep condolences, highlighting Tufte's legacy as one of the nation's greatest sporting heroes.
- •Olaf Tufte died on July 21, 2026, in Oslo.
- •He won Olympic gold in single skulls in 2004 and 2008.
- •Tufte had a silver in double skulls in 2000 and bronze in 2016.
- •Norwegian Prime Minister offered condolences and praised Tufte's legacy.
- •He leaves behind a wife and two children.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Norway mourns Olympic rowing champion Tufte after death at 50
"Norway was in mourning on Wednesday for twice Olympic rowing champion Olaf Tufte, who died the previous day aged 50. He was the most successful rower in the country's history, having won Olympic gold in single skulls in 2004 and 2008 as well as 2000 silver in double skulls and a bronze in the same event in 2016.
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