Richard Zander

Richard Zander (born March 3, 1964)[1] is a German former competitive figure skater. He is a two-time German national champion.

Richard Zander
Born (1964-03-03) March 3, 1964 (age 60)
Portland, Oregon, United States
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Figure skating career
CountryWest Germany
Retired1990

Zander was born in Portland, Oregon, United States to German parents.[2] In 1980, he moved to Germany to focus on figure skating training. He became German champion in 1987 and 1989. His coach was Karin Doherty. He represented the club EC Oberstdorf and competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics.

Results

International
Event81–8282–8383–8484–8585–8686–8787–8888–8989–90
Olympics11th
Worlds11th11th9th7th
Europeans8th9th6th5thWD5th
Nebelhorn2nd2nd
Prague Skate2nd
St. Gervais2nd
National
German Champ.7th9th5th2nd2nd1st2nd1st2nd
WD = Withdrew

References

  • German newspapers 1988
  • result lists ISU and DEU