Eileen Zillmer
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West Point, New York, USA
| Eileen Zillmer | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Eileen Christina Zillmer |
| Other names | Bibi Zillmer |
| Born | December 15, 1952 West Point, New York, USA |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | West Germany |
| Coach | Madeleine Zillmer |
| Skating club | Augsburger Panther |
| Retired | c. 1971 |
Eileen Christina "Bibi"[1] Zillmer (born December 15, 1952)[2] is a former competitive figure skater who represented West Germany for most of her career. She is a three-time (1969–71) national champion[3][4] and competed at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France; Zillmer placed 12th in compulsory figures, 23rd in free skating, and 19th overall.[2] She finished in the top ten at four ISU Championships – 1969 Worlds in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; 1969 Europeans in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany; 1970 Europeans in Leningrad, Soviet Union; and 1971 Europeans in Zürich, Switzerland.
Zillmer was born in West Point, New York,[2] the daughter of Madeleine (née Mueller) and David Zillmer.[1] She was coached by her mother.[1] Her brother, Eric, competed in downhill skiing.[5]
