Heinrich Burger
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Figure skating | ||
| 1908 London | Pairs | |
| Heinrich Burger | |
|---|---|
Heinrich Burger skates with Anna Hübler | |
| Born | 31 May 1881 Munich, German Empire |
| Died | 27 April 1942 (aged 60) Munich, Germany |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | Germany |
| Retired | 1910 |
Medal record | |
Heinrich Burger (31 May 1881 – 27 April 1942) was a German figure skater. He competed in both singles and pair skating events. As a pair skater, he was Olympic champion and two-time World champion with Anna Hübler.[1][2]
Burger and Hübler were the first world champions and the first Olympic champions in pair skating. They never became European champions, because the European championships did not include a pairs competition until 1930. They skated for the club Müchener EV (Munich EV). According to figure skating historian James R. Hines, "Contemporary accounts recognize them for their strength and speed, noting that they always skated in perfect time with the music."[2]
Heinrich Burger was also a lawyer in Munich.
Results
(men's singles)
| Event | 1904 | 1905 | 1906 | 1907 | 1908 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 2nd | 2nd | 5th | 3rd | |
| European Championships | WD | 2nd | |||
| German Championships | 1st | 1st | 1st |
(pairs with Anna Hübler)
| Event | 1907 | 1908 | 1909 | 1910 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Olympic Games | 1st | |||
| World Championships | 1st | 1st | ||
| German Championships | 1st | 1st |
References
- ^ "Heinrich Burger". Olympedia. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ a b Hines, James R. (2011). Historical Dictionary of Figure Skating. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press. p. 47. ISBN 978-0-8108-6859-5.
External links
- Heinrich Burger at SpeedSkatingNews.info
- Heinrich Burger at Olympedia