Marianne Werner

Marianne Werner (German pronunciation: [maˈʁi̯anə ˈvɛʁnɐ] (listen); née Schulze-Entrup, later Ader, born 4 January 1924), is a retired West German athlete who specialized in throwing events. She competed in the shot put and discus throw at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics and earned two medals in the shot put.[1] Werner won the European title in this event in 1958 and finished fifth in 1954.

Marianne Werner
Werner at the 1952 Olympics
Personal information
Born4 January 1924 (1924-01-04) (age 99)[1]
Dülmen, Germany
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb)
Sport
SportShot put, discus throw, javelin throw
ClubSSV 04 Wuppertal
SC Greven 09
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)SP – 15.84 m (1958)
DT – 48.36 m (1955)
JT – 42.70 m (1948)[2]
Medal record
Representing  West Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1952 Helsinki Shot put
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1958 StockholmShot put
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1956 Melbourne Shot put

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Marianne Werner". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  2. Marianne Werner. trackfield.brinkster.net
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