Rosemarie Springer (previously Alsen, néeLorenz; July 5, 1920 – April 2, 2019) was a German equestrian, and the third wife (1953–1961) Axel Springer, who was founder of what was in 2021 the largest media publishing firm in Europe.
She first rode a horse at the age of two, sitting on her father's lap, and took up equestrianism at a young age. Her career was interrupted by World War II, however, and she served as a nurse during the conflict. She did not resume riding until 1950 but, soon after, her talents were spotted at a Berlin horse show.[3] Among other international appearances, she participated in the individual dressage event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, where she finished seventh in a field of seventeen competitors.[1] She retired from active competition in the late 1970s, having been the German national champion in women's dressage seven times.[3] Following her competitive career, Springer took up judging and training,[3] the latter of which occupied her time until at least 2012. In her late 80s she continued to ski twice a year and occasionally ride in informal tournaments in Germany.[4]
Marriagesedit
She married cement manufacturer Horst-Herbert Alsen in 1941 and divorced him in 1953 to marry Alsen's friend, journalist Axel Springer. This union lasted until 1961 when Springer left her to marry Helga Ludewig.[5] On her 75th birthday, Springer was honored by the German Equestrian Federation (FN) for her contributions to the sport. She died on April 2, 2019, at the age of 98.[6]
Referencesedit
^ abGjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans (March 27, 2012). . Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
^Köhler, Otto (2012-04-30). "Axel Cäsar Springer lebt". Junge Welt (in German). Retrieved 2012-05-18.
^ abcBertke, Ellen (2012). (in German). Markus Waterhues. Archived from the original on 2011-04-16. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
^Langmaack, Werner (2010-05-11). "Plädoyer für den Pferdewechsel bei der Dressur in Klein Flottbek". Die Welt (in German). Retrieved 2012-05-18.
^"Die Frau von der Insel und ihre große Liebe". Die Welt (in German). 2005-02-06. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
^Helkenberg, Uta (3 April 2019). "Rosemarie Springer verstorben". German Equestrian Federation. Retrieved 2 October 2019. (in German)
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rosemarie, springer, previously, alsen, née, lorenz, july, 1920, april, 2019, german, equestrian, third, wife, 1953, 1961, axel, springer, founder, what, 2021, largest, media, publishing, firm, europe, contents, early, life, equestrian, career, marriages, refe. Rosemarie Springer previously Alsen nee Lorenz July 5 1920 April 2 2019 was a German equestrian and the third wife 1953 1961 Axel Springer who was founder of what was in 2021 the largest media publishing firm in Europe Contents 1 Early life 2 Equestrian career 3 Marriages 4 ReferencesEarly life editBorn in Danzig 1 she was the daughter of Werner Lorenz who would later become an SS member and head of the Hauptamt Volksdeutsche Mittelstelle in Nazi Germany 2 Equestrian career editShe first rode a horse at the age of two sitting on her father s lap and took up equestrianism at a young age Her career was interrupted by World War II however and she served as a nurse during the conflict She did not resume riding until 1950 but soon after her talents were spotted at a Berlin horse show 3 Among other international appearances she participated in the individual dressage event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome where she finished seventh in a field of seventeen competitors 1 She retired from active competition in the late 1970s having been the German national champion in women s dressage seven times 3 Following her competitive career Springer took up judging and training 3 the latter of which occupied her time until at least 2012 In her late 80s she continued to ski twice a year and occasionally ride in informal tournaments in Germany 4 Marriages editShe married cement manufacturer Horst Herbert Alsen in 1941 and divorced him in 1953 to marry Alsen s friend journalist Axel Springer This union lasted until 1961 when Springer left her to marry Helga Ludewig 5 On her 75th birthday Springer was honored by the German Equestrian Federation FN for her contributions to the sport She died on April 2 2019 at the age of 98 6 References edit a b Gjerde Arild Jeroen Heijmans Bill Mallon Hilary Evans March 27 2012 Rosemarie Springer Biography and Olympic Results Olympics Sports Reference com Archived from the original on April 17 2020 Retrieved 2012 05 18 Kohler Otto 2012 04 30 Axel Casar Springer lebt Junge Welt in German Retrieved 2012 05 18 a b c Bertke Ellen 2012 Olympia Dressurreiterin Rosemarie Springer in German Markus Waterhues Archived from the original on 2011 04 16 Retrieved 2012 05 18 Langmaack Werner 2010 05 11 Pladoyer fur den Pferdewechsel bei der Dressur in Klein Flottbek Die Welt in German Retrieved 2012 05 18 Die Frau von der Insel und ihre grosse Liebe Die Welt in German 2005 02 06 Retrieved 2012 05 18 Helkenberg Uta 3 April 2019 Rosemarie Springer verstorben German Equestrian Federation Retrieved 2 October 2019 in German nbsp nbsp nbsp This biographical article related to German equestrianism is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rosemarie Springer amp oldid 1218005947, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
