About Heinz Palme
Lived 1912 – 1987 (aged 74). Heinz Palme was an Austrian ski jumper.
Heinrich Palme (25 May 1912 – 20 February 1987) was a German ski jumper.
Career In 1938 he started to jump for Nazi Germany as to which his homeland was annexed too and that's why he competed at German National Championships. He made his first ski jumping steps at Harrachov.
On 2 March 1941 he touched the ground at world record distance of 109 metres (358 ft) at Bloudkova velikanka hill in Planica, Yugoslavia. After WW2 Palme became the member of Salzburg Ski Club and since 1947 he competed for seniors.
Heinz Palme was the grandfather of the Austrian chief coordinator at Euro 2008 which was held in Austria and Switzerland. He is buried with his wife Imelda in the Salzburg's Maxglan city cemetery.
Invalid ski jumping world record Not recognized! Touch ground at world record distance.
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Who was Heinz Palme?
German ski jumper
When was Heinz Palme born?
Heinz Palme was born on 20 May 1912 in Jablonec nad Nisou.
When did Heinz Palme die?
Heinz Palme died on 20 February 1987 in Salzburg.
What was Heinz Palme's occupation?
Heinz Palme was a ski jumper.
What nationality was Heinz Palme?
Heinz Palme was Austrian.
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