Marita Koch
East German sprint track and field athlete (born 1957)
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Summary
Marita Koch was born on February 18, 1957[1], in Wismar[2]. She has worked as a sprinter[3] and athletics competitor[4]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,832 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Wolfgang Meier[6]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[7], German Democratic Republic[8]
- Award received: Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[9], Grand Star of People's Friendship[10], East German Sportspersonality of the Year[11], Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[12], Patriotic Order of Merit in Bronze[13], IAAF Hall of Fame[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Commons category: Marita Koch[16]
- Sport: athletics[17]
- Family name: Koch[18], Meier[19]
- Given name: Marita[20]
- Record held: 400 metres[21]
- Participant in: athletics at the 1976 Summer Olympics – women's 400 metres[22], athletics at the 1980 Summer Olympics – women's 400 metres[23], athletics at the 1980 Summer Olympics – women's 4 × 400 metres relay[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
- Country for sport: German Democratic Republic[26]
- Name in native language: Marita Meier-Koch[27], Marita Koch[28]
- Start of work period: 1976[29]
- End of work period: 1987[30]
- Height: 171 cm[31]
- Mass: 62 kg[32]
- Sports discipline competed in: sprinting[33]
Why It Matters
Marita Koch has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Marita Koch born?
Marita Koch's place of birth was Wismar[2].
Who was Marita Koch married to?
Marita Koch's spouses include Wolfgang Meier[6].
What did Marita Koch do for work?
Marita Koch worked as a sprinter[3] and athletics competitor[4].
What awards did Marita Koch receive?
Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[9], Grand Star of People's Friendship[10], and East German Sportspersonality of the Year[11].