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Birgit Skarstein

Norwegian para-rower and para-cross country skier · Norway · On the map · Athletes · Born 1989 · age 37

Birgit Lovise Røkkum Skarstein is a Norwegian former Paralympic athlete and social entrepreneur who competed in para rowing and para cross-country skiing. She is a Paralympic champion and silver medallist, six-time world champion and four-time European champion in single sculls.

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2021Fredrikke AwardAwardOlavstatuettenAwardPeer Gynt Literary AwardAward2019Egebergs ÆresprisAward2016Årets trønderAward1989Born10 February 1989

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Fredrikke Award2021
Peer Gynt Literary Award2021
Olavstatuetten2021
Egebergs Ærespris2019
Årets trønder2016

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Skarstein has won a total of twelve World Championships medals, eight in rowing and four in cross-country skiing, and holds the world best time in women's single sculls. She announced her retirement on 1 January 2025.

Country
Norway
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1989 · age 37

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