About Werner Holzer
Lived 1937 – 2018 (aged 81). Werner Holzer was an American athlete.
Werner Holzer (September 23, 1937 – October 29, 2018) was an American wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 70 kg at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He also was a two-time U.S. freestyle World Team member and competed at the 1966 and 1967 World Championships. In college, Holzer wrestled at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he was an NCAA wrestling All-American.
Holzer would later play a key role in establishing the U.S. Wrestling Federation, serving as the first President, and helped launch kids, junior and adult wrestling programs across the state of Illinois. In 1993, he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Werner Holzer?
American wrestler
When was Werner Holzer born?
Werner Holzer was born on 23 September 1937 in Chicago.
When did Werner Holzer die?
Werner Holzer died on 29 October 2018.
What was Werner Holzer's occupation?
Werner Holzer was an athlete.
What nationality was Werner Holzer?
Werner Holzer was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Werner Holzer. https://biography.guide/werner-holzer/
MLA: "Werner Holzer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/werner-holzer/.
Chicago: "Werner Holzer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/werner-holzer/.
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