Gerd Zimmermann (speed skater)
Gerhard "Gerd" Zimmermann (born 23 September 1942) is a retired German speed skater. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Winter Olympics in the 500, 1500, 5000 and 1000 m distances (eight events in total), for Germany and then for West Germany. His best achievements were seventh and eighth place in the 10000 m in 1964 and 1972, respectively. Between 1964 and 1972 he won eight West German all-around titles. He married Hildegard Sellhuber, a West German speed skater who also competed at the 1968 Olympics. Personal bests: