About John Hansen
Lived 1938 – 2022 (aged 83). John Hansen was a Danish rower.
John Ørsted Hansen (8 October 1938 – 29 August 2022 ) was a retired Danish rower. Together with Erik Petersen, Kurt Helmudt and Bjørn Hasløv he won the gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 1964 European Championships in the coxless fours event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Hansen?
Danish rower (1938–2022)
When was John Hansen born?
John Hansen was born on 8 October 1938 in Copenhagen.
When did John Hansen die?
John Hansen died on 29 August 2022.
What was John Hansen's occupation?
John Hansen was a rower.
What nationality was John Hansen?
John Hansen was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hansen (rower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Hansen. https://biography.guide/john-hansen-rower/
MLA: "John Hansen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-hansen-rower/.
Chicago: "John Hansen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-hansen-rower/.
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