Barbara "Bärbel" Martin (born 10 November 1940)[1] is a German former figure skater who represented West Germany. A member of Hamburger EV, she won the 1960 national title[2] and competed at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, finishing 14th.[1] She also appeared at the World and European Championships. She turned professional in 1961.[3]

Bärbel Martin
Full nameBarbara Martin
Born (1940-11-10) 10 November 1940 (age 83)
Figure skating career
CountryWest Germany
Skating clubHamburger Eislaufverein
Retired1961

Competitive highlights edit

International
Event 1959 1960 1961
Winter Olympics 14th
World Championships 17th
European Championships 17th 15th
National[2]
German Championships 2nd 1st 2nd

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Bärbel Martin". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
  2. ^ a b "Deutsche Eiskunstlauf Meisterschaften bis 1963". sport-record.de. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016.
  3. ^ Leoni, Achim (16 December 2012). "Zurück zu altem Glanz" [Back to its former glory]. Die Welt (in German). Archived from the original on 31 May 2016.