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Harald Kråkenes

Norwegian rower From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Harald Kråkenes (8 July 1926 – 14 November 2004) was a Norwegian competition rower and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal in the men's eight at the 1948 Summer Olympics, as a member of the Norwegian team.[1] His brother Thorstein was a member of the same Olympic bronze team. His brother Sverre is also a competition rower, who participated in the 1952 and 1960 Olympic games.[2]

Quick facts Medal record, Representing Norway ...

Kråkenes won a bronze medal in coxless four at the 1949 European championships. He participated in fours at the 1952 Summer Olympics, and in double sculls at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[2]

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Personal life

Kråkenes was born in Fana on 8 July 1926. He was a brother of Sverre Kråkenes,[2] and a brother of Thorstein Kråkenes.[1]

He died in Voss on 14 November 2004.[2]

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