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Marita Lange

East German shot putter

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born
1943
died
2025
age at death
82
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athletics competitor

1943 – 2025

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who marita lange is

Marita Lange was an athlete from East Germany, who won the silver medal behind teammate Margitta Gummel in the shot put event at the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City, Mexico.

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