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Ines Müller

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Ines Müller

GDRGDRWomen
Birth dateJan 2, 1959
BirthplaceGrimmen, Germany
Height1.82 m
Weight90 kg

Ines Müller, née Reichenbach (born 2 January 1959 in Grimma, Muldentalkreis, Saxony), is a German track and field athlete who represented East Germany in the shot put during the 1980s Her biggest success was the bronze medal in the 1987 World Championship. Her biggest success was the bronze medal in the 1987 World Championship.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Shot Put
21.57
#14 all-time
Discus Throw
66.40
1988 season best
21.57
May 16, 1988 · Athina (GRE)
1988 season best
Last competition
The XXIV Olympic Games
Oct 1, 1988 · 20.37
The XXIV Olympic Games
Medals
World Championships: 1 bronze
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Shot Put 21.57 (#14 all-time), Discus Throw 66.40, 1988 season best 21.57 (May 16, 1988, Athina (GRE)) · Last competition: The XXIV Olympic Games, Oct 1, 1988, 20.37 · World Championships: 1 bronze · 67 years old

PB

Personal bests

21.57
#14 all-time
66.40
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
SP
21.57-May 16, 1988
↓
Athina (GRE)
1987
SP
21.20-Jun 21, 1987
↓
Karl Marx Stadt (GDR)
1986
SP
21.45-Jun 4, 1986
↓
Schwerin (GER)
1985
SP
21.26-Feb 24, 1985
↓
Berlin (GER) (i)
1985
DT
66.40-Sep 22, 1985
↓
Berlin (GDR)
1984
SP
21.32-May 5, 1984
↓
Celje (SLO)
1984
DT
62.26-May 16, 1984
↓
Berlin (GER)
1983
SP
20.54-Aug 17, 1983
↓
Berlin (GDR)
1983
DT
64.70-May 21, 1983
↓
Neubrandenburg (GDR)
1982
SP
20.93-Aug 31, 1982
↓
Praha (TCH)
1982
DT
65.04-Aug 15, 1982
↓
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1981
SP
21.14-Jul 1, 1981
↓
Berlin (GER)
1980
SP
21.00-May 31, 1980
↓
Potsdam (GDR)
1979
SP
20.93-Aug 5, 1979
↓
Torino (ITA)
1978
DT
60.24-Aug 5, 1978
↓
Potsdam (GDR)
1977
DT
52.06-Aug 21, 1977
↓
European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk

1988

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.37-Oct 1The XXIV Olympic Games
SP
19.79-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
SP
20.60-Sep 13Berlin
SP
20.74-Sep 8Potsdam
SP
21.04-Jul 10Neubrandenburg
SP
21.14-Jun 30Potsdam
SP
20.96-Jun 25Rostock
SP
20.69-Jun 19Düsseldorf FRG-GDR Int. Match, Düsseldorf
SP
20.97-Jun 12Karl Marx Stadt
SP
20.78-Jun 3Jena
SP
21.08-May 29Rostock
SP
20.93-May 22Chania
SP
21.57-May 16Athina
SP
19.70-Feb 20Pireaus, Pireaus (i)

1987

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.76-Sep 5IAAF World Championships
SP
19.96-Sep 4IAAF World Championships
SP
20.76-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
SP
19.96-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
SP
20.90-Aug 25Berlin
SP
20.55-Aug 21Potsdam
SP
19.98-Jul 8Berlin
SP
20.82-Jun 28European Cup Final A, Praha
SP
20.81-Jun 26Stuttgart
SP
21.20-Jun 21Karl Marx Stadt
SP
21.01-Jun 11Neubrandenburg
SP
21.09-Jun 5Potsdam
SP
20.95-Jun 3Schwerin
SP
20.65-Feb 14Jablonec (i)
SP
20.40-Feb 7Senftenberg (i)
SP
20.51-Jan 25Berlin (i)

1986

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.29-Sep 10-
SP
20.03-Sep 7-
SP
20.81-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
SP
20.83-Aug 20Berlin
SP
20.52-Aug 16Dresden
SP
21.05-Jul 3Dresden
SP
20.72-Jun 29-
SP
21.34-Jun 21Tallinn
SP
20.90-Jun 12Potsdam
SP
20.84-Jun 6Neubrandenburg
SP
21.45-Jun 4Schwerin
SP
20.42-May 31-
SP
20.97-May 25Sofia
SP
20.62-May 17-

1985

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.68-Sep 22-
DT
66.40-Sep 22Berlin
SP
20.67-Aug 9-
SP
20.11-Aug 3-
SP
20.27-Jul 7-
SP
20.25-Jun 28-
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Honours

4

The XXIV Olympic Games

Shot Put

1988
🥉

IAAF World Championships

Shot Put

1987
🥈

Stuttgart European Championships

Shot Put

1986
🥈

Stuttgart European Championships

Shot Put

1986
8

The XXII Olympic Games

Shot Put

1980
🥇

European Junior Championships

Discus Throw

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ines Müller's Shot Put personal best?

Ines Müller's Shot Put personal best is 21.57, set on May 16, 1988 in Athina (GRE), #14 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ines Müller compete in?

Ines Müller competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

How did Ines Müller perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 21.57, set on May 16, 1988 in Athina (GRE). Last competition: The XXIV Olympic Games on Oct 1, 1988, 20.37.

How many medals has Ines Müller won?

Ines Müller has won 1 World Championships medal.