Frank Hansen (born 4 August 1945) is a retired rower from Norway who specialized in the double sculls. In this event, he won silver medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics and 1972 European Championships, together with Svein Thøgersen.[1][2][3]
![]() Hansen in 1971 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | (1945-08-04) 4 August 1945 (age 76) Oslo, Norway | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Relatives | Alf Hansen (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Rowing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | Ormsund Roklub, Oslo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Since 1974, Hansen rowed with his younger brother Alf. They won a silver medal at the 1974 World Championships, followed by gold medals at the 1975, 1978 and 1979 World Championships and at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[2][3][4]
World champions – Men's double sculls | |
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This boat class is an Olympic event; see Olympic champions – Men's double sculls |
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