Martin Haldbo Hansen

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Martin Haldbo Hansen (born 2 February 1969 in Frederikssund) is a Danish rower. Together with Lars Christensen he finished fourth in the double sculls at the 1996 Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. "Olympic Results". Lakeland Ledger . 28 July 1996. p. C3. Retrieved 24 April 2022.