Knut Østby

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKnut•Østby
Used nameKnut•Østby
Nick/petnamesBalder
Born12 November 1922 in Modum, Viken (NOR)
Died6 August 2010 in Sandvika, Bærum, Viken (NOR)
AffiliationsBærum KK, Bærum (NOR)
NOC Norway
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Knut Østby had the following podium finishes at the Flatwater World Championships: 2nd 1950 K2 1000 m (with Ivar Mathisen).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) NOR Knut Østby
Kayak Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Ivar Mathisen 4
Canoe Marathon (Canoeing) NOR Knut Østby
Kayak Doubles, 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Ivar Mathisen 2 Silver
1952 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) NOR Knut Østby
Kayak Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Ivar Mathisen 5
Canoe Marathon (Canoeing) NOR Knut Østby
Kayak Doubles, 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Ivar Mathisen 5
1956 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) NOR Knut Østby
Kayak Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 4 h1 r1/2
Canoe Marathon (Canoeing) NOR Knut Østby
Kayak Singles, 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 8

Special Notes