Kiryat Shaul Cemetery Tel Aviv, Israel 32°07′45″N34°49′25″E / 32.12917°N 34.82361°E / 32.12917; 34.82361
Nationality
Israeli
Citizenship
Romania, Israel
Alma mater
Wingate Institute
Occupation
Fencing coach
Years active
1964–1972
Known for
Killed by terrorists in the Munich massacre
Height
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Spouse
Ankie Spitzer
Children
Anouk Yael Spitzer
Parent(s)
Tibor Spitzer (father) Leonora Spitzer (mother)
Andre Spitzer (Hebrew: אנדרי שפיצר; 4 July 1945 – 6 September 1972) was an Israeli fencing master and coach of Israel's 1972 Summer Olympics team. He was one of 11 athletes and coaches taken hostage and subsequently killed by terrorists in the Munich massacre.
AndreSpitzer (Hebrew: אנדרי שפיצר; 4 July 1945 – 6 September 1972) was an Israeli fencing master and coach of Israel's 1972 Summer Olympics team. He...
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wives of some of the murdered athletes, including Ankie Spitzer, widow of fencing coach AndreSpitzer. The film also features the first known filmed interview...
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