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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Gerard Cornelis van Enst |
| Born | 3 March 1945 Hummelo en Keppel, the Netherlands |
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 90 kg (200 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Club | Nereus, Amsterdam |
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