Alternative names Bibi Zillmer Skating club Augsburger Panther | Coach Madeleine Zillmer Retired 1971 | |
Full name Eileen Christina Zillmer Born December 15, 1952 (age 64) ( 1952-12-15 ) West Point, New York, USA |
Eileen zillmer 1970 world figure skating championships long program
Eileen Christina "Bibi" Zillmer (born December 15, 1952) is a former competitive figure skater who represented West Germany for most of her career. She is a three-time (1969–71) national champion and competed at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France; Zillmer placed 12th in compulsory figures, 23rd in free skating, and 19th overall. 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, the daughter of Madeleine (née Mueller) and David Zillmer. She was coached by her mother. Her brother, Eric, competed in downhill skiing.