Beate Koch

East German javelin thrower

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Beate Koch
Personal information
NationalityGerman
Born18 August 1967 (1967-08-18) (age 56)
Jena, East Germany
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
Country East Germany
SportTrack and field
EventJavelin throw
ClubTuS Jena
Achievements and titles
Personal best70.76 m (1989)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  East Germany
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1988 Seoul Javelin

Beate Koch (born 18 August 1967) is a retired German track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. She represented East Germany at the 1988 Summer Olympics held in Seoul, South Korea, where she won the bronze medal.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  East Germany
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 3rd 67.30 m

References

  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Beate Koch". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 30 June 2012.
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