Egil Søby

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEgil Vike•Søby
Used nameEgil•Søby
Born25 November 1945 in Tønsberg, Vestfold (NOR)
Measurements195 cm / 90 kg
AffiliationsTønsberg KK, Tønsberg (NOR)
NOC Norway
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Egil Søby had the following podium finishes at the Flatwater World Championships: 1st 1970 K4 10000 m (with Steinar Amundsen, Tore Berger, and Jan Johansen), 2nd 1966 K2 10000 m (with Jan Johansen), 2nd 1971 K2 10000 m (with Jan Johansen).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) NOR Egil Søby
Kayak Doubles (K2), 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Jan Johansen DNS
Kayak Fours (K4), 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Norway 1 Gold
1972 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) NOR Egil Søby
Kayak Fours (K4), 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Norway 3 Bronze

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