About Axel Zitzmann
Born 1959. Axel Zitzmann is a German ski jumper.
Axel Zitzmann (born 21 February 1959) is an East German former ski jumper who competed from 1979 to 1981.
Career He won silver medal at the FIS Ski Flying World Championships 1979 in Planica. Zitman's best World Cup event in ski jumping was third in the large hill event in 1981, also in Planica.
On 17 March 1979, he crashed as trial jumper at ski jumping world record distance at 179 metres (587 ft) on Velikanka bratov Gorišek K165 in Planica, Yugoslavia.
Invalid ski jumping world record Not recognized! Crash at world record distance.
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Who is Axel Zitzmann?
East German ski jumper
When was Axel Zitzmann born?
Axel Zitzmann was born on 21 February 1959 in Gräfenthal.
What is Axel Zitzmann's occupation?
Axel Zitzmann is a ski jumper.
What nationality is Axel Zitzmann?
Axel Zitzmann is German.
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