About Günther Ziegler
Lived 1933 – 2013 (aged 80). Günther Ziegler was a German sport cyclist.
Günther Engelhart Ziegler (18 January 1933 – 19 December 2013) was a German cyclist. He competed in the tandem sprint at the 1956 Summer Olympics, and finished last after a crash during a repechage round.
Ziegler was a German amateur champion in 1952–1956 in the team time trial. After the 1956 Olympics he turned professional, and in 1961 won the national sprint title, placing second in 1957, 1959–60, 1962, and 1964. He also won the six-day race of Essen in 1960.
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Who was Günther Ziegler?
cyclist (1933–2013)
When was Günther Ziegler born?
Günther Ziegler was born on 18 January 1933 in Dittelbrunn.
When did Günther Ziegler die?
Günther Ziegler died on 19 December 2013 in Schweinfurt.
What was Günther Ziegler's occupation?
Günther Ziegler was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Günther Ziegler?
Günther Ziegler was German.
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