Germany DR (1949-89)Biography
East German sprint great. Born as Marlies Oelsner, then used her name as Marlies Göhr after marriage to footballer Ulrich Göhr.
She has two Olympics and World Champs golds and 10-time European titlist in overall. With a nearly 15-years span at international scene, had 34 podiums in all championships she entered.
On July 1st, 1977, Marlies Göhr became first-ever female athlete to ran under 11 seconds in 100 metres (10.88). Lost 100 metres Olympic gold by 0.01 to Lyudmila Kondratieva. Competed three Olympics and secured four medals. In European Champioships, she became first woman to have three back-to-back golds in 100 metres.
With many East German stars, she was under suspicious about state-sponsored doping programme. But she denied drug allegations as replied them with a proof of "her longevity on track life".
PERSONAL BESTS
100 metres: 10.81 (1.7) in Berlin 1983
200 metres: 21.74 (0.4) in Erfurt 1984
4x100 metres: 41.37 in Canberra 1985
60 metres: 7.07 in Lievin 1986
NOTES
- Married to Car Zeiss Jena footballer Ulrich Göhr. Had a daughter in 1989.
- Studied psychology. Later, worked as a psychologist in a center.