About Eivind Skabo
Lived 1916 – 2006 (aged 89). Eivind Skabo was a Norwegian canoeist.
Eivind Skabo (August 17, 1916 – April 18, 2006) was a Norwegian sprint canoeist who competed in the late 1940s. He won a bronze medal in the K-1 10000 m event at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
Skabio also won a silver medal in K-1 4 x 500 m at the 1948 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, also in London.
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Who was Eivind Skabo?
Canoe racer
When was Eivind Skabo born?
Eivind Skabo was born on 17 August 1916 in Bærum Municipality.
When did Eivind Skabo die?
Eivind Skabo died on 18 April 2006 in Oslo.
What was Eivind Skabo's occupation?
Eivind Skabo was a canoeist.
What nationality was Eivind Skabo?
Eivind Skabo was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eivind Skabo. https://biography.guide/eivind-skabo/
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