Hanne Birke

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Hanne Birke is a Danish orienteering competitor. She received a bronze medal in the relay event at the 1983 World Orienteering Championships in Zalaegerszeg, together with Mette Filskov, Karin Jexner and Dorthe Hansen, and placed fourth with the Danish team in 1985. [1]

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References

  1. "World Orienteering Championships". International Orienteering Federation. Archived from the original on 18 August 2007. Retrieved 1 March 2009.