Axel Salzmann

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Axel Salzmann
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Annette Kansy and Salzmann, 1970
Born (1950-09-30) 30 September 1950 (age 74)
Chemnitz, Sachsen, East Germany
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Figure skating career
CountryFlag of East Germany.svg  East Germany

Axel Salzmann (born 30 September 1950) was a German pair skater.

Competing with partner Annette Kansy, Salzmann competed at the 1972 Winter Olympics. They twice won the silver medal at the East German Figure Skating Championships.

Results

Pairs with Kansy

International
Event1969–701970–711971–72
Winter Olympics 8th
World Championships 7th7th
European Championships 6th5th
Prize of Moscow News 8th
National
East German Champ. 3rd2nd2nd


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