About Hans Henken
Born 1992. Hans Henken is an American sailor.
Hans Henken ( ; born June 4, 1992) is an American sailor who won bronze at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France and gold at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, competing with Ian Barrows in the 49er class. He is currently a member of the United States national sailing team and is also a flight controller for the United States SailGP Team. He was nominated for and won Rolex Yachtsman's of the Year for his performance in the 2024 calendar year.
He is the brother of Olympic skiff athlete Paris Henken, who sailed the 2016 49er FX event together with Hans's wife Helena Scutt.
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Who is Hans Henken?
American sailor
When was Hans Henken born?
Hans Henken was born on 4 June 1992 in Laguna Beach.
What is Hans Henken's occupation?
Hans Henken is a sailor.
What nationality is Hans Henken?
Hans Henken is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hans Henken. https://biography.guide/hans-henken/
MLA: "Hans Henken." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hans-henken/.
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