About Ruth Nortje
Born 1967. Ruth Nortje is a South African canoeist.
Ruth Nortje (born 17 January 1967) is a South African-born, American canoe sprinter who competed from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s (decade). She won three medals for the United States at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo.
Nortje also competed for South Africa in two Summer Olympics, earning her best finish of seventh in the K-1 500 m event at Sydney in 2000.
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Who is Ruth Nortje?
American canoeist
When was Ruth Nortje born?
Ruth Nortje was born on 17 January 1967.
What is Ruth Nortje's occupation?
Ruth Nortje is a canoeist.
What nationality is Ruth Nortje?
Ruth Nortje is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ruth Nortje. https://biography.guide/ruth-nortje/
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