About Kurt Zimmer
Lived 1924 – 2008 (aged 83). Kurt Zimmer was a canoeist and athlete.
Kurt Zimmer (19 July 1924 – 19 January 2008) was a Saar sprint canoer who competed in the early 1950s. He was born in Saarbrücken. At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, he finished 12th in the K-2 10000 m event while being eliminated in the heats of the K-2 1000 m event.
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Who was Kurt Zimmer?
German canoeist (1924-2008)
When was Kurt Zimmer born?
Kurt Zimmer was born on 19 July 1924 in Saarbrücken.
When did Kurt Zimmer die?
Kurt Zimmer died on 19 January 2008 in Saarbrücken.
What was Kurt Zimmer's occupation?
Kurt Zimmer was a canoeist and athlete.
What nationality was Kurt Zimmer?
Kurt Zimmer's recorded nationality: Saar Protectorate.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kurt Zimmer. https://biography.guide/kurt-zimmer/
MLA: "Kurt Zimmer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kurt-zimmer/.
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