About Werner Lesser
Lived 1932 – 2005 (aged 72). Werner Lesser was a German ski jumper and athlete.
Werner Lesser (22 August 1932 in Schmalkalden – 15 January 2005 in Brotterode) was an East German ski jumper who competed in the 1950s. He finished eighth in the individual large hill at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Lesser competed for Brotterode in East Germany, and finished third in a ski jumping event in Klingenthal in 1959.
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Who was Werner Lesser?
ski jumper (1932-2005)
When was Werner Lesser born?
Werner Lesser was born on 22 August 1932 in Schmalkalden.
When did Werner Lesser die?
Werner Lesser died on 15 January 2005 in Brotterode.
What was Werner Lesser's occupation?
Werner Lesser was a ski jumper and athlete.
What nationality was Werner Lesser?
Werner Lesser was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Werner Lesser. https://biography.guide/werner-lesser/
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