Gerhard Grimmer

Cross-country skiing, Olympic athlete

1943 –

67

Who is Gerhard Grimmer?

Gerhard Grimmer was an East German cross-country skier who competed during the 1960s and 1970s. He won several medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, including golds in the 50 km and the 4 x 10 km relay; silvers in the 30 km, 4 x 10 km relay, and 15 km; and a bronze in the 50 km. Grimmer also won the Holmenkollen ski festival at 50 km twice. His best Olympic finish was 5th at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck in the 50 km.

In 1975, he was awarded the Holmenkollen medal.

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Born
Apr 6, 1943
Hora Svaté Kateřiny
Also known as
  • Гриммер, Герхард
Nationality
  • Germany
Lived in
  • Hora Svaté Kateřiny

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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