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Born | Düsseldorf, Weimar Republic | 29 March 1931
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Sport | Fencing |
Fritz Zimmermann (born 29 March 1931) is a German former fencer.
Zimmermann won the German national championships in épée in both 1955 and 1957.[1] He represented the United Team of Germany at the 1960 Summer Olympics and competed in the men's team épée, where Germany came equal fifth.[2]
In 1964, Zimmermann was omitted from the Olympic team. The criticism had been leveled against him that he screamed during bouts,[3] a practice that has now become commonplace.[4]
Zimmerman returned to the Olympics in 1968, representing West Germany in both the individual épée and team épée.[2]