Claim: Wener Mensching was a West German pair figure skater along with his wife Rita Blumenberg, who competed with him in championships from 1958 to 1962, including the 1960 Winter Olympics where they placed seventh.
Evidence: Werner Mensching (December 23, 1933 – June 21, 1997) was a West German pair skater. With his wife Rita Blumenberg, he won the silver medal at the 1958 German Figure Skating Championships. (with Blumenberg) 1958 1962 Winter Olympic Games 7th