Marita Lange

Marita Lange (born 22 June 1943 in Halle) is a former athlete from East Germany, who won the silver medal behind team mate Margitta Gummel in the shot put event at the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City, Mexico.

Marita Lange
Marita Lange in 1972
Personal information
Nationality East Germany
Born22 June 1943 (1943-06-22) (age 81)
Halle, Prussia, Germany
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
Sport
Country East Germany
SportAthletics
EventShot put
ClubSV Halle
Coached byLothar Hinz
Achievements and titles
Personal best19.56 m or 64.2 ft (1969)
Medal record
Representing  East Germany
Women’s athletics
Olympic Games
1968 Mexico CityShot Put
European Championships
1971 HelsenkiShot put
1966 BudapestShot put
1969 AthensShot put
European Indoor Championships
1969 BelgradeShot put
1968 MadridShot put
1970 ViennaShot put

References


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