Werner Zimmer
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Werner•Zimmer |
| Used name | Werner•Zimmer |
| Born | 27 November 1929 in Etzenhofen, Köllerbach, Püttlingen, Saarland (GER) |
| Died | 29 April 2019 (aged 89 years 5 months 2 days) in Riegelsberg, Saarland (GER) |
| Affiliations | KV 03 Riegelsberg, Riegelsberg (GER) |
| NOC |  Saar |
Biography
Greco-Roman wrestler Werner Zimmer took part in the flyweight division at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games, and was eliminated in the second round. A member of the KV 03 Riegelsberg (KVR) since 1939, Zimmer later coached the youths at KVR until he was 66-years-old. After leaving as a coach he was awarded an honorary membership in KVR. When he was 70, he finished his first marathon run.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | SAA |
Werner Zimmer | |||
| Flyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) |