Norwegian rowing legend Olaf Tufte’s family revealed his death this week. They said an unexpected heart attack killed him. He was 47. Norway’s leading sporting outlets described immediate shock among athletes and fans. The rowing world quickly to send respects online within hours. Social media was filled with short memorial videos 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