Frida Svensson (rower)

Frida Svensson (born 18 August 1981 in Falkenberg, Sweden) is a professional sculler. She won a gold medal in the women's single scull at the 2010 World Rowing Championships in Lake Karapiro, the victory was notable for narrowly defeating Ekaterina Karsten who has dominated women's sculling since 1996.[1][2] She was Swedish Rower of the year in 2006, and won a bronze medal at the women's single scull at the 2006 World Rowing Championships on Dorney Lake Eton.[3]

Frida Svensson
Svensson in 2010
Personal information
Born (1981-08-18) 18 August 1981 (age 42)
Falkenberg, Sweden
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing  Sweden
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Cambridge Single scull
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Eton Single scull
Rowing World Cup
Silver medal – second place Banyoles Estany, 2009 Single scull
Silver medal – second place Eton Dorney Lake, 2013 Single scull
Bronze medal – third place Lucerne, 2005 Single scull
Bronze medal – third place Amsterdam Bosbaan, 2007 Single scull
Bronze medal – third place Lucerne, 2010 Single scull
European Rowing Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Poznan Single scull
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Montemor-o-Velho Single scull
Gold Cup Challenge
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Philadelphia Single scull

References edit

  1. ^ Row2k Video: Frida Svensson, World Champion Published 6 November 2010. Retrieved 6 November 2010.
  2. ^ Sportal NZ Bumbleebee stings Published 6 November 2010. Retrieved 6 November 2010.
  3. ^ Frida Svensson at World Rowing Published 6 November 2010. Retrieved 6 November 2010.

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