Axel Salzmann | |
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![]() Annette Kansy and Salzmann, 1970 | |
Born | Chemnitz, Sachsen, East Germany | 30 September 1950
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Figure skating career | |
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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.
Pairs with Kansy
International | |||
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Event | 1969–70 | 1970–71 | 1971–72 |
Winter Olympics | 8th | ||
World Championships | 7th | 7th | |
European Championships | 6th | 5th | |
Prize of Moscow News | 8th | ||
National | |||
East German Champ. | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd |
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