Norwegian rowing legend Olaf Tufte’s family announced his death this week. They said an acute heart attack killed him. He was 47. Norway’s major sporting outlets described immediate shock among athletes and fans. The rowing world rushed to send respects online within hours. Social media became with short memorial footage and private tributes. Colleagues and rivals called him as one of the most celebrated 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