Eileen Zillmer

Eileen Zillmer
Personal information
Full name Eileen Christina Zillmer
Alternative names Bibi Zillmer
Country represented West Germany
Born (1952-12-15) December 15, 1952
West Point, New York, USA
Coach Madeleine Zillmmer
Skating club Augsburger Panther
Retired c. 1971

Eileen Christina "Bibi"[1] Zillmer (born December 15, 1952)[2] is a German former figure skater who represented West Germany. She is a three-time (1969–71) national champion[3][4] and competed at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France; Zillmer placed 12th in compulsory figures, 23rd in free skating, and 19th overall.[2] She finished in the top ten at four ISU Championships1969 Worlds in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; 1969 Europeans in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany; 1970 Europeans in Leningrad, Soviet Union; and 1971 Europeans in Zürich, Switzerland.

Zillmer was born in West Point, New York,[2] the daughter of Madeleine (née Mueller) and David Zillmer.[1] She was coached by her mother.[1] Her brother, Eric, competed in downhill skiing.[5]

Competitive highlights

International
Event 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971
Winter Olympics 19th
World Championships 9th 15th
European Championships 10th 10th 9th
National
German Championships 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st

References

  1. 1 2 3 Zillmer, Eric A. (January 21, 2013). "David Zillmer". defender.west-point.org. Archived from the original on May 31, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 "Eileen Zillmer". Sports Reference.
  3. "Skating Champion". United Press International. Eau Claire Leader (Eau Claire, Wisconsin). January 21, 1969. p. 11.
  4. Jackson, Jonathan. The Making of Slap Shot: Behind the Scenes of the Greatest Hockey Movie Ever. p. 134.
  5. "NCAA selects Dr. Eric Zillmer for Olympic Sports Liaison Committee". Drexel Dragons. February 16, 2015. Archived from the original on May 31, 2016.
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