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East German shot putter
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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
Silver medal – second place 1968 Mexico City Shot Put
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1971 Helsenki Shot put
Bronze medal – third place 1966 Budapest Shot put
Bronze medal – third place 1969 Athens Shot put
European Indoor Championships
Gold medal – first place 1969 Belgrade Shot put
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Madrid Shot put
Bronze medal – third place 1970 Vienna Shot put

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.

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