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Heinrich Burger

1881 – 1942

German figure skater

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Lived 1881 – 1942 (aged 60). Heinrich Burger was a figure skater, figure skating judge and speed skater.

Heinrich Burger (31 May 1881 – 27 April 1942) was a German figure skater. He competed in both singles and pair skating events. As a pair skater, he was Olympic champion and two-time World champion with Anna Hübler.

Burger and Hübler were the first world champions and the first Olympic champions in pair skating. They never became European champions, because the European championships did not include a pairs competition until 1930. They skated for the club Müchener EV (Munich EV). According to figure skating historian James R. Hines, "Contemporary accounts recognize them for their strength and speed, noting that they always skated in perfect time with the music."

Heinrich Burger was also a lawyer in Munich.

Results (men's singles) Event 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 World Championships 2nd 2nd 5th 3rd European Championships WD 2nd German Championships 1st 2nd 1st 1st

(pairs with Anna Hübler) Event 1907 1908 1909 1910 Summer Olympic Games 1st World Championships 1st 1st German Championships 1st 1st

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Who was Heinrich Burger?

German figure skater (1881–1942)

When was Heinrich Burger born?

Heinrich Burger was born on 31 May 1881 in Munich.

When did Heinrich Burger die?

Heinrich Burger died on 27 April 1942 in Munich.

What was Heinrich Burger's occupation?

Heinrich Burger was a figure skater, figure skating judge and speed skater.

What nationality was Heinrich Burger?

Heinrich Burger's recorded nationality: German Reich.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Heinrich Burger

· Wikidata: Q62957

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