Tore Berger

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Tore Berger
Egil Soby, Tore Berger 1968.jpg
Berger (left) in 1968
Personal information
Born11 November 1944 (1944-11-11) (age 80)
Asker, Norway [1]
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
Sport
Sport Canoe racing
Club Bærum KK [1]
Medal record
Representing Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1968 Mexico City K-4 1000 m
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1972 Munich K-4 1000 m
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1970 Copenhagen K-4 10000 m
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1969 MoscowK-4 10000 m

Tore Berger (born 11 November 1944) is a retired Norwegian sprint canoeist who mostly competed in four-man events. He won a world title in 1970, [2] [3] a European title in 1969, [4] and an Olympic gold medal in 1968, placing third at the 1972 Games. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Tore Berger. sports-reference.com
  2. "ICF medalists for Olympic and World Championships – Part 1: flatwater (now sprint): 1936–2007" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 January 2010. Retrieved 5 January 2010.
  3. "ICF medalists for Olympic and World Championships – Part 2: rest of flatwater (now sprint) and remaining canoeing disciplines: 1936–2007" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 November 2009. Retrieved 9 November 2009.
  4. Kanurennsport - Weltmeisterschaften (Herren - 10000m), Kanu - Europameisterschaften (Herren - 10.000m). sport-komplett.de