Knut Knudsen
Norwegian racing cyclist · Norway · On the map · Athletes · Born 1950 · age 76
Knut Knudsen is a retired Norwegian road and track cyclist. As an amateur, he placed fifth in the 4000m individual pursuit at the 1968 Olympics before becoming Olympic champion in the same discipline in 1972. He would follow this up with another gold at the 1973 World Championships.
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1972Aftenposten Gold MedalAwardFearnley awardAwardNorwegian Sportsperson of the YearAwardOlavstatuettenAward1950Born12 October 1950
People around Knut
Close ties
Giovanni Battaglin Teammate at Jollj Ceramica, 1974-1977
Fausto Bertoglio Teammate at Jollj Ceramica, 1975-1977- Pierino Gavazzi Teammate at Jollj Ceramica, 1974-1977
- Silvano Contini Teammate at Bianchi-Piaggio, 1978-1981
- Serge Parsani Teammate at Bianchi-Piaggio, 1978-1981
- Donato Giuliani Teammate at Jollj Ceramica, 1975-1977
- Alessio Antonini Teammate at Jollj Ceramica, 1974-1977
Career 2
ClubYears
Bianchi-Piaggio1978-1981
Jollj Ceramica1974-1977
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About this person
At the 1972 Olympics he also placed fifth in the 100 km team time trial on the road. He won the Norwegian National Road Race Championships in 1972 and 1973.
Country
Norway
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1950 · age 76
