Martin Gordan
German figure skater (1900-2000)
Martin Gordan (15 October 1876 - 22 June 1962) was a German figure skater who competed in men's singles.
He won bronze medals in men's single skating at two World Figure Skating Championships: in 1902 and 1904.
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