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Iris Plotzitzka

Iris Plotzitzka

FRGFRGWomen
Birth dateJan 7, 1966
BirthplaceMemmingen, Germany
Height1.81 m
Weight82 kg

Iris Plotzitzka (born 7 January 1966 – 19 October 2024) was a German shot putter representing West Germany. She represented the sports clubs LAC Quelle Fürth and LC Olympiapark München, and won the silver medal at the West German championships in 1986. Her personal best throw was 20.53 metres, achieved in August 1988 in Köln.

Key facts
Shot Put
20.53
#51 all-time
1990 season best
19.51
Aug 27, 1990 · Poljud Stadion, Split (CRO)
1990 season best
Last competition
Split European Championships
Aug 27, 1990 · 19.51
Split European Championships
Age
60 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Shot Put 20.53 (#51 all-time), 1990 season best 19.51 (Aug 27, 1990, Poljud Stadion, Split (CRO)) · Last competition: Split European Championships, Aug 27, 1990, 19.51 · 60 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1990
SP
19.51-Aug 27, 1990
↓
Split European Championships
1989
SP
20.02-Jul 7, 1989
↓
Wernberg (FRG)
1988
SP
20.53-Aug 21, 1988
↓
Köln (GER)
1987
SP
20.18-Sep 9, 1987
↓
München (GER)
1986
SP
19.26-Aug 26, 1986
↓
Stuttgart European Championships

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.51-Aug 27Split European Championships
SP
18.67-Mar 3European Indoor Championships

1989

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.80-Aug 25Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
SP
19.84-Aug 20Köln Weltklasse, Köln
SP
19.62-Aug 13Hamburg
SP
20.02-Jul 7Wernberg
SP
19.94-Jun 23Birmingham Int. Match, Birmingham
SP
19.61-Jun 4Greven
SP
19.43-May 28Spoleto
SP
19.79-Feb 19European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
SP
19.79-Feb 18European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
SP
19.25-Feb 4Stuttgart German Indoor Championships, Stuttgart (i)

1988

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.06-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
SP
20.53-Aug 21Köln
SP
19.32-Jul 3München
SP
18.89-Jun 19Düsseldorf FRG-GDR Int. Match, Düsseldorf
SP
19.95-Feb 20Dortmund (i)
SP
19.71-Jan 31Stuttgart (i)
SP
20.17-Jan 23München (i)

1987

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.18-Sep 9München
SP
19.19-Sep 5IAAF World Championships
SP
19.08-Sep 4IAAF World Championships
SP
19.08-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
SP
19.19-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
SP
19.71-Aug 23Hainfeld
SP
19.75-Aug 22Schwechat
SP
20.00-Jun 27Versailles
SP
19.34-Jun 24Schwechat
SP
17.97-Mar 6IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SP
18.93-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
SP
18.93-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
SP
19.23-Jan 17München (i)

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.26-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships

Honours

5

Split European Championships

Shot Put

1990
5

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1990
5

Split European Championships

Shot Put

1990
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European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1989
4

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1987
8

IAAF World Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1987
7

Stuttgart European Championships

Shot Put

1986
7

Stuttgart European Championships

Shot Put

1986
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Iris Plotzitzka's Shot Put personal best?

Iris Plotzitzka's Shot Put personal best is 20.53, set on Aug 21, 1988 in Köln (GER), #51 on the all-time list.

Which events does Iris Plotzitzka compete in?

Iris Plotzitzka competes in the Shot Put.

How did Iris Plotzitzka perform in 1990?

1990 season best: 19.51, set on Aug 27, 1990 in Poljud Stadion, Split (CRO). Last competition: Split European Championships on Aug 27, 1990, 19.51.