About Bruce Hansen
Lived 1928 – 2002 (aged 74). Bruce Hansen was a New Zealand equestrian.
Richard Bruce Hansen (14 February 1928 – 12 May 2002) was a New Zealand equestrian. He competed in two events at the 1964 Summer Olympics together with his brother Graeme Hansen. In March 2020, the entire 1964 Olympic equestrian team of four riders and their horses (including Charlie Matthews, who as reserve did not get to compete) was inducted into the Equestrian Sports New Zealand Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bruce Hansen?
New Zealand equestrian (1928-2002)
When was Bruce Hansen born?
Bruce Hansen was born on 14 February 1928 in Gisborne.
When did Bruce Hansen die?
Bruce Hansen died on 12 May 2002.
What was Bruce Hansen's occupation?
Bruce Hansen was an equestrian.
What nationality was Bruce Hansen?
Bruce Hansen was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bruce Hansen (equestrian)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bruce Hansen. https://biography.guide/bruce-hansen/
MLA: "Bruce Hansen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bruce-hansen/.
Chicago: "Bruce Hansen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bruce-hansen/.
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