Gerd Hessler
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Gerd Hessler was a former East German cross country skier who competed in the 1970s. He earned two medals in the 4 x 10 km at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
with a gold (1974) and a silver (1970).
Hessler was also part of the 4 x 10 km relay team that finished 6th at the 1972 Winter Olympics
in Sapporo.
FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
The FIS Nordic World Ski Championships have been held in various numbers and types of events since 1925 for men and since 1954 for women. Championship events include nordic skiing's three disciplines: cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and nordic combined...
with a gold (1974) and a silver (1970).
Hessler was also part of the 4 x 10 km relay team that finished 6th at the 1972 Winter Olympics
1972 Winter Olympics
The 1972 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XI Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated from February 3 to February 13, 1972 in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan...
in Sapporo.