Aegopodium Podagraria

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Gerhard Grimmer (6 April 1943 – 9 October 2023) 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 × 10 km relay (both in 1974); silvers in the 30 km (1970), 4 × 10 km relay (1970), and 15 km (1974); and a bronze in the 50 km (1970). Grimmer also won the Holmenkollen ski festival at 50 km twice (1970–71). He competed at three Olympics (1968, 1972, and 1976) and his best Olympic finish was fifth at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck in the 50 km.[1]

In 1975, he was awarded the Holmenkollen medal, sharing it with Oddvar Brå and Ivar Formo.

Grimmer died on 9 October 2023, at the age of 80.[2]

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[3]

Olympic Games

 Year   Age   15 km   30 km   50 km   4 × 10 km 
 relay 
1968 24 29 15 DNS 7
1972 28 — — — 6
1976 32 49 16 5 DNF

World Championships

  • 6 medals – (2 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze)
 Year   Age   15 km   30 km   50 km   4 × 10 km 
 relay 
1966 22 — — 9 9
1970 26 — Silver Bronze Silver
1974 30 Silver 6 Gold Gold

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gerhard Grimmer". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Ein großes Kämpferherz hat aufgehört zu schlagen: Skilanglauf-Weltmeister Gerhard Grimmer verstorben". Thüringer Allgemeine. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Athlete : GRIMMER Gerhard". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 16 January 2022.

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