Personal information | |
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Nickname | Ben Kucana |
Nationality | Albania |
Citizenship | Albania Germany |
Born | Tirana, Albania | 18 September 1967
Education | Graphic Design |
Alma mater | Academy of Arts in Tirana |
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
Website | www |
Sport | |
Sport | Shooting |
Event(s) | FP, AP60 |
Club | HSG Munich 1406 |
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