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Marita Lange was an East German shot putter. Born on 22 June 1943 in Halle (Saale), Lange died on 12 December 2025 at the age of 82.
Honours include Patriotic Order of Merit in Bronze.
With a Wikipedia article in 21 languages, Marita Lange is No. 93,476 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 22 June 1943, Halle (Saale)
- Died
- 12 December 2025 (aged 82)
- Country
- Germany
- Known as
- Athletics competitor
- Field
- Sport
- Height
- 182 cm (5 ft 12 in)
- Languages
- German
- Wikipedia editions
- 21
Did you know
82
Lived to 82.
22 Jun
Shares a birthday with Erich Maria Remarque and Dan Brown.
26
One of 26 people in the Index born in Halle (Saale), with George Frideric Handel.
21
Has a Wikipedia article in 21 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Patriotic Order of Merit in Bronze
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