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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Born | 20 October 1996 Hol, Norway |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 93 kg (205 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Norway |
| Sport | Speed skating |
| Club | Hol IL |
Henrik Fagerli Rukke (born 20 October 1996) is a Norwegian speed-skater who competes internationally. [1] [2]
He has been selected to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics. [3]
Rukke represents the club Hol IL, and is a brother of speed-skater Christoffer Fagerli Rukke.
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