Estonian rowing legend Jaan Tults passes away at 80

Jaan Tults, a towering figure in Estonian rowing, has passed away. The news was shared on social media by two-time Olympic silver medallist Jüri Jaanson. Tults had celebrated his 80th birthday just one month ago.

Jaan Tults, one of the most iconic figures in Estonian rowing history, has died at the age of 80. The news was confirmed by Jüri Jaanson, a two-time Olympic silver medallist in rowing, who broke the sad news on social media.

Tults had only recently marked his 80th birthday, making the loss all the more poignant for the Estonian sporting community. Jaanson paid tribute to him as a towering personality in the sport, reflecting the deep respect Tults commanded across generations of Estonian athletes.

Tults leaves behind a lasting legacy in Estonian rowing, having shaped and inspired the discipline over many decades. The Estonian sports world is mourning the passing of a man whose contribution to rowing in the country was immeasurable.