Tore Berger

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]

Tore Berger
Berger (left) in 1968
Personal information
Born11 November 1944 (1944-11-11) (age 78)
Asker, Norway[1]
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
Sport
SportCanoe racing
ClubBærum KK[1]
Medal record
Representing  Norway
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1968 Mexico CityK-4 1000 m
Bronze medal – third place1972 MunichK-4 1000 m
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1970 CopenhagenK-4 10000 m
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1969 MoscowK-4 10000 m

References
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  1. 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


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