Walter Demel Explained

Walter Demel (1 December 1935 – 19 April 2023^[1]) was a West German cross-country skier who competed during the 1960s and 1970s. He won a bronze medal in the 30 km event at the 1966 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

Demel's best finish at the Winter Olympics was 5th in the 30 km and 50 km events in 1972.

He was born in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany.

Sources

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Nachruf – der Bayerische Skiverband und der Skiverband Bayerwald trauern um Herrn Walter Demel – Bayerischer Skiverband e.V. .