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
Personal information
Born (1981-08-18) 18 August 1981
Falkenberg, Sweden
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing  Sweden
World Championships
2010 CambridgeSingle scull
2006 EtonSingle scull
Rowing World Cup
Banyoles Estany, 2009Single scull
Eton Dorney Lake, 2013Single scull
Lucerne, 2005Single scull
Amsterdam Bosbaan, 2007Single scull
Lucerne, 2010Single scull
European Rowing Championships
2007 PoznanSingle scull
2010 Montemor-o-VelhoSingle scull
Gold Cup Challenge
2011 PhiladelphiaSingle scull

References
  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 FISA WorldRowing.com Published 6 November 2010. Retrieved 6 November 2010.


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