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- ↑ "Nathalie Brugger Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
- ↑ "Women's Laser Radial: Event Standings". London 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
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