About Knut Holmann
Born 1968. Knut Holmann is a Norwegian kayaker and canoeist.
Knut Holmann (born 31 July 1968, in Oslo) is a Norwegian sprint kayaker competed from the early 1990s to the early 2000s (decade). Competing in four Summer Olympics, he won six medals. This included three golds (K-1 500 m: 2000, K-1 1000 m: 1996, 2000), two silvers (K-1 500 m: 1996, K-1 1000 m: 1992), and one bronze (K-1 500 m: 1992).
He is widely regarded to have some of the best kayaking technique ever.
Holmann also won thirteen ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with four golds (K-1 1000 m: 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995), five silvers (K-1 500 m: 1991, 1995; K-1 1000 m: 1998, 1999; K-1 10000 m: 1993), and four bronzes (K-1 500 m: 1994, K-1 1000 m: 1994, 1997; K-4 200 m: 1998).
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Who is Knut Holmann?
Norwegian canoe racer
When was Knut Holmann born?
Knut Holmann was born on 31 July 1968 in Oslo.
What is Knut Holmann's occupation?
Knut Holmann is a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality is Knut Holmann?
Knut Holmann is Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Knut Holmann. https://biography.guide/knut-holmann/
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