| Susi Wirz | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Suzanne Wirz |
| Born | 30 November 1931 Bern, Switzerland |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country |  Switzerland |
Suzanne "Susi" Wirz (born 30 November 1931) is a Swiss figure skater. She is the 1952 Swiss national champion. Wirz represented Switzerland at the 1952 Winter Olympics where she placed 15th. She was the sister-in-law of British figure skater Jeannette Altwegg.
| Event | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympic Games | 15th | ||
| World Championships | 15th | ||
| European Championships | 11th | 9th | 12th |
| Swiss Championships | 1st | ||
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