Frida Svensson (rower)

Frida Svensson (born 18 August 1981 in Falkenberg, Sweden) is a professional sculler. She won a gold medal in the women's single scull at the 2010 World Rowing Championships in Lake Karapiro, the victory was notable for narrowly defeating Ekaterina Karsten who has dominated women's sculling since 1996.[1][2] She was Swedish Rower of the year in 2006, and won a bronze medal at the women's single scull at the 2006 World Rowing Championships on Dorney Lake Eton.[3]

Frida Svensson
Svensson in 2010
Personal information
Born (1981-08-18) 18 August 1981
Falkenberg, Sweden
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing  Sweden
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2010 CambridgeSingle scull
Bronze medal – third place2006 EtonSingle scull
Rowing World Cup
Silver medal – second placeBanyoles Estany, 2009Single scull
Silver medal – second placeEton Dorney Lake, 2013Single scull
Bronze medal – third placeLucerne, 2005Single scull
Bronze medal – third placeAmsterdam Bosbaan, 2007Single scull
Bronze medal – third placeLucerne, 2010Single scull
European Rowing Championships
Bronze medal – third place2007 PoznanSingle scull
Bronze medal – third place2010 Montemor-o-VelhoSingle scull
Gold Cup Challenge
Bronze medal – third place 2011 PhiladelphiaSingle scull

References
  1. Row2k Video: Frida Svensson, World Champion Published 6 November 2010. Retrieved 6 November 2010.
  2. Sportal NZ Bumbleebee stings Published 6 November 2010. Retrieved 6 November 2010.
  3. Frida Svensson at World Rowing Published 6 November 2010. Retrieved 6 November 2010.
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