Marita Lange

East German shot putter (1943–2025) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Marita Lange (22 June 1943 – 12 December 2025) was an 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.

Nationality East Germany
Born(1943-06-22)22 June 1943
Died12 December 2025(2025-12-12) (aged 82)
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
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Marita Lange
Lange in 1972
Personal information
Nationality East Germany
Born(1943-06-22)22 June 1943
Died12 December 2025(2025-12-12) (aged 82)
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
Sport
Country East Germany
SportAthletics
Event
Shot 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
Silver medal – second place1968 Mexico CityShot Put
European Championships
Silver medal – second place1971 HelsenkiShot put
Bronze medal – third place1966 BudapestShot put
Bronze medal – third place1969 AthensShot put
European Indoor Championships
Gold medal – first place1969 BelgradeShot put
Bronze medal – third place1968 MadridShot put
Bronze medal – third place1970 ViennaShot put
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Lange died after a prolonged illness on 12 December 2025, at the age of 82.[1]

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