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Gunnar Normandus Fjord Christensen (8 July 1913 in Copenhagen-7 July 1986 in Odense) was a Danish track athlete, hammer thrower and police officer. Christensen competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, representing Denmark in the Men's 200 metres and 400 metres events. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gunnar Christensen Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2017.