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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | German |
| Born | 13 December 1994 Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany |
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sports shooting |
Andre Link (born 13 December 1994) is a German sports shooter. [1] He competed in the men's 50 metre rifle three positions event at the 2016 Summer Olympics where he placed 5th. [2]
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