Gerhard Grimmer (born 6 April 1943 in

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) is known as an

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cross-country skier who competed during the 1960s and 1970s. He won several medals at the

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, 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

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at 50 km twice (1970–71). He competed at three Olympics (1968, 1972, and 1976) and his best Olympic finish was fifth at the

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in the 50 km. In 1975, he was awarded the Holmenkollen medal (shared with

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and

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Cross-country skiing results

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

Olympic Games

World Championships

* 6 medals – (2 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze)

References

* * – click Holmenkollmedaljen for downloadable pdf file * – click Vinnere for downloadable pdf file {{DEFAULTSORT:Grimmer, Gerhard 1943 births People from Most District Sudeten German people Cross-country skiers at the 1976 Winter Olympics German male cross-country skiers Holmenkollen medalists Holmenkollen Ski Festival winners Living people Olympic cross-country skiers of East Germany National People's Army military athletes FIS Nordic World Ski Championships medalists in cross-country skiing Cross-country skiers at the 1972 Winter Olympics Cross-country skiers at the 1968 Winter Olympics