He was German Champion five times, once European, twice world champion in show jumping athlete of the year, several times. His legendary ride a memorable two Olympic Games in Stockholm in 1956, where his wonder horse "Halla" correctly brought to end the course although Winkler could hold himself tedious in the saddle because of a Bänderrisses only thanks to strong painkillers. His mare to the finish carried him almost without command.

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