About Walter Demel
Lived 1935 – 2023 (aged 87). Walter Demel was a German cross-country skier.
Walter Demel (1 December 1935 – 19 April 2023 ) was a West German cross-country skier who competed during the 1960s and 1970s. He won a bronze medal in the 30 km event at the 1966 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
Demel's best finish at the Winter Olympics was 5th in the 30 km and 50 km events in 1972.
He was born in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany.
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Who was Walter Demel?
German cross-country skier
When was Walter Demel born?
Walter Demel was born on 1 December 1935 in Bayreuth.
When did Walter Demel die?
Walter Demel died on 19 April 2023 in Bayreuth.
What was Walter Demel's occupation?
Walter Demel was a cross-country skier.
What nationality was Walter Demel?
Walter Demel was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Demel. https://biography.guide/walter-demel/
MLA: "Walter Demel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-demel/.
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