Norwegian rowing legend Olaf Tufte’s family announced his death this week. They said an sudden heart attack killed him. He was 47. Norway’s major sporting outlets described immediate shock among athletes and fans. The rowing world hastened to offer condolences online within hours. Social media filled with short memorial footage and personal messages. Colleagues and rivals hailed him as one of the foremost in the sport’s history.
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Olaf Tufte Died of Acute Cardiac Arrest, Family Confirms - Row360
Olaf Tufte Died of Acute Cardiac Arrest, Family Confirms Row360