Iris Plotzitzka
German shot putter (1966–2024)
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Iris Plotzitzka (born 7 January 1966 – 19 October 2024)[1][2] was a German shot putter representing West Germany.
She represented the sports clubs LAC Quelle Fürth and LC Olympiapark München, and won the silver medal at the West German championships in 1986.[3] Her personal best throw was 20.53 metres, achieved in August 1988 in Köln.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  West Germany | ||||
| 1986 | European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 7th | |
| 1987 | World Indoor Championships | Indianapolis, United States | 8th | 17.97 m |
| European Indoor Championships | Liévin, France | 4th | [4] | |
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | 12th | 19.19 m | |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 14th | 19.06 m |
| 1989 | European Indoor Championships | The Hague, Netherlands | 3rd | [5] |
| 1990 | European Indoor Championships | Glasgow, Scotland | 5th | [6] |
| European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 5th | 19.51 m | |
