Gerd Zimmermann
Speed skating, Athlete
1942 –
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Who is Gerd Zimmermann?
Gerhard "Gerd" Zimmermann is a retired German speed skater. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Winter Olympics in the 500, 1500, 5000 and 1000 m distances, for Germany and then for West Germany. His best achievements were seventh and eighth place in the 10000 m in 1964 and 1972, respectively.
Between 1964 and 1972 he won eight West German all-around titles.
He married Hildegard Sellhuber, a West German speed skater who also competed at the 1968 Olympics.
Personal bests:
500 m – 39.7
1000 m – 1:20.5
1500 m – 2:03.3
5000 m – 7:21.6
10000 m – 15:23.3
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- Born
- Sep 23, 1942
Munich - Also known as
- Gerhard Zimmermann
- Nationality
- Germany
- Lived in
- Munich
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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