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Full Name | Date of Birth | Birth Place |
---|---|---|
Marita Koch | 18 Feb, 1957 | Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany |
Sports | Team | Nationality |
Athletics | Germany (Athletics) |
German |
Marita Koch, born on February 18, 1957, in Wismar, East Germany, is a former track and field star known for her incredible sprinting skills. She dominated the 400 meters and set a world record of 47.60 seconds in 1985, a record that still stands. Winning multiple Olympic gold medals and world championships, Koch was a key figure in East Germany's success in athletics during the 1970s and 1980s. However, her achievements were overshadowed by controversies related to state-sponsored doping programs. Despite this, Marita Koch's impact on sprinting remains significant, marking her as one of the greatest female athletes in track and field history.
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