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References
- ↑ "Mark AGAR - Olympic Bobsleigh | Great Britain". International Olympic Committee. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Mark Agar Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics - results & video highlights". International Olympic Committee. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
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