Gerd Heßler
East German cross-country skier (born 1948)
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Gerd Heßler (born 13 September 1948 in Tannenbergsthal) is a former East German cross-country skier who competed in the 1970s. He earned two medals in the 4 × 10 km at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a gold (1974) and a silver (1970).
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's cross-country skiing | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 1974 Falun | 4 × 10 km |
 | 1970 Vysoké Tatry | 4 × 10 km |
Hessler was also part of the 4 × 10 km relay team that finished 6th at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo. He was at some stage married to the cross country skier Monika Debertshäuser.[1]
