12 Olympic medals since 1948

The world’s elite in kayaking have gained various medals at both Olympic Games and other international competitions in kayaks from Struer.

Olympic Games wins are:

• 1948  Frederik Kobberup (DEN) Silver
• 1948  Karen Hoff (DEN) Gold
• 1952  Gert Fredriksson (SWE) Gold
• 1956  Gert Fredriksson (SWE) Gold
• 1960  Erik Hansen (DEN) Gold
• 1964  Rolf Peterson (SWE) Gold
• 1968  Mihály Hesz (HUN) Gold
• 1972  Aleksandr Sjaparenko (USR) Gold
• 1984  Alan Thompson (NZL) Gold
• 1992  Clint Robinson (AUS) Gold
• 1996  Knut Holmann (NOR) Gold
• 1996  Antonio Rossi (ITA) Gold