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Hans Svensson

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Hans Svensson
Hans Svensson in 1977
Personal information
Born30 July 1955 (1955-07-30) (age 69)
Falkenberg, Sweden
Height1.99 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubFalkenbergs RK
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
World Rowing Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1983 Duisburg Coxless fours

Hans Erik Ingemar "Hasse" Svensson (born 30 July 1955) is a retired Swedish rower who won a bronze medal in the coxless fours at the 1983 World Rowing Championships.[1] He competed at the 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics in the single sculls and finished in ninth and fifth place, respectively. At the 1984 Games he joined the Swedish coxless fours team and finished sixth.[2] After retiring from competitions he worked as a coach, particularly with Martin Feuk.[3] His father Ingemar rowed at the 1952 Games.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Rudern – Weltmeisterschaften. sport-komplett.de
  2. ^ a b Hans Svensson. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Hans Svensson at World Rowing
Olympic Games
Preceded by Flagbearer for  Sweden
Los Angeles 1984
Succeeded by