Jan Johansen (canoeist)

Jan Johansen (born 3 December 1944) is a retired Norwegian canoeist. He competed in the four-man 1000 m sprint at the 1968 and 1972 Olympics and won a gold and a bronze medal, respectively. Between 1966 and 1971 Søby collected two gold and three silver medals in two-man and four-man 10,000 m events at the world and European championships.

Jan Johansen
Johansen (right) in 1968
Personal information
Born3 December 1944 (1944-12-03) (age 79)
Tønsberg, Norway
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
Sport
SportCanoe racing
ClubTønsberg KK
Medal record
Representing  Norway
Olympic Games
1968 Mexico CityK-4 1000 m
1972 MunichK-4 1000 m
World Championships
1966 East BerlinK-2 10000 m
1970 CopenhagenK-4 10000 m
1971 BelgradeK-2 10000 m
European Championships
1969 MoscowK-4 10000 m
1969 MoscowK-2 10000 m
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