Hans Günter Winkler
Hans Günter Winkler 1966.jpg
Winkler in 1966, on Scheila
Personal information
Born(1926-07-24)24 July 1926
Barmen, Germany
Died9 July 2018(2018-07-09) (aged 91)
Warendorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
OccupationEquestrian
Years active1948-1986
Sport
SportHorse riding
Event(s)Show jumping
Medal record
Equestrian
Olympic Games
Representing  Germany
Gold medal – first place 1956 Stockholm Individual jumping
Gold medal – first place 1956 Stockholm Team jumping
Gold medal – first place 1960 Rome Team jumping
Gold medal – first place 1964 Tokyo Team jumping
Representing  West Germany
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich Team jumping
Silver medal – second place 1976 Montreal Team jumping
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City Team jumping
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1954 Madrid Individual jumping
Gold medal – first place 1955 Aachen Individual jumping
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1957 Rotterdam Individual jumping
Silver medal – second place 1962 London Individual jumping
Bronze medal – third place 1958 Aachen Individual jumping
Bronze medal – third place 1961 Aachen Individual jumping
Bronze medal – third place 1969 Hickstead Individual jumping