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Michael Schwan (born 5 November 1939) is a German rower who competed for the United Team of Germany in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
In 1964, he won the bronze medal with his partner Wolfgang Hottenrott in the coxless pairs event.[ citation needed ]
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Schwan may refer to:
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