MD
Margitta Droese-Pufe

Margitta Droese-Pufe

GDRGDRWomen
Birth dateSep 10, 1952
Height1.80 m
Weight83 kg

Margitta Droese-Pufe is a Germany thrower, born on September 10, 1952. Standing 1.80 m and weighing 83 kg, She competes primarily in the SP and DT.

Her personal bests include 21.58 in the SP and 68.64 in the DT. She has earned 3 silver and 4 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
Shot Put
21.58
Discus Throw
68.64
1984 season best
21.01
May 5, 1984 · Celje (SLO)
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Age
74 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Shot Put 21.58 (#13 all-time), Discus Throw 68.64, 1984 season best 21.01 (May 5, 1984, Celje (SLO)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 74 years old

PB

Personal bests

DT
68.64
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1984
SP
21.01-May 5, 1984
Celje (SLO)
1982
SP
20.77-Jun 2, 1982
Ostrava (TCH)
1981
SP
21.08-Aug 2, 1981
Erfurt (GER)
1980
SP
21.22-May 28, 1980
Berlin (GER)
1980
DT
67.68-May 24, 1980
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1979
SP
21.45-Jul 21, 1979
Moskva (URS)
1979
DT
68.64-Aug 17, 1979
Berlin (GER)
1978
SP
21.58-May 28, 1978
Erfurt (GER)
1978
DT
68.48-Aug 24, 1978
Potsdam (GDR)
1977
SP
21.29-Jun 25, 1977
Karl Marx Stadt (GDR)
1977
DT
65.42-Jun 16, 1977
Berlin (GER)
1976
SP
21.23-Jul 10, 1976
Berlin (GER)
1976
DT
57.60-Sep 29, 1976
Budapest (HUN)
1970
SP
15.98-Sep 12, 1970
European Junior Championships
1970
DT
45.42-Sep 13, 1970
European Junior Championships

1984

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.15-Aug 28-
SP
20.70-Aug 26-
SP
20.10-Jul 27-
SP
20.62-Jun 17Sofia
SP
20.49-Jun 9Berlin
SP
20.52-Jun 3Erfurt
SP
19.39-Jun 2Erfurt
SP
20.65-May 24Berlin
SP
20.59-May 19Dresden
SP
20.22-May 13Jena
SP
21.01-May 5Celje
SP
20.60-May 2Rijeka
SP
20.66-Apr 30Split

1982

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.28-Jun 9-
SP
20.77-Jun 2Golden Spike of Europe, Ostrava
SP
20.47-May 29-
SP
20.72-May 1-

1981

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.37-Aug 7-
SP
21.08-Aug 2Erfurt
SP
20.05-Jun 24-
SP
20.39-Jun 19-
SP
20.72-Jun 13-
SP
20.34-Jun 10-

1980

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
65.14-Aug 13-
DT
65.46-Aug 9-
SP
20.63-Aug 9-
DT
66.12-Aug 1The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
DT
65.52-Jul 31The XXII Olympic Games
SP
21.20-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
SP
20.54-Jul 18-
DT
65.28-Jul 9-
SP
21.11-Jul 9Berlin
SP
21.22-May 28Berlin OD, Berlin
SP
21.03-May 25Karl Marx Stadt
DT
67.68-May 24-
DT
65.82-May 18-
SP
21.07-May 17Jena Olympic Test, Jena
SP
20.75-May 11Potsdam
DT
67.16-May 10-
DT
66.80-May 2-
SP
20.96-May 2Celje
SP
21.08-Apr 29Split

1979

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.54-Aug 19Erfurt
DT
68.64-Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
DT
65.54-Aug 12Karl Marx Stadt
SP
21.16-Aug 10Karl Marx Stadt
SP
21.45-Jul 21Moskva Spartakiade, Moskva
SP
21.17-Jul 17Berlin
DT
65.76-Jun 23-
SP
21.38-Jun 23Leipzig
Showing 1 - 50 of 119

Honours

🥉

The XXII Olympic Games

Shot Put

1980
5

The XXII Olympic Games

Discus Throw

1980
🥈

Praha European Championships

Discus Throw

1978
🥉

Praha European Championships

Shot Put

1978
🥈

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1978
🥈

Praha European Championships

Discus Throw

1978
🥉

Praha European Championships

Shot Put

1978
4

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1977
6

The XXI Olympic Games

Shot Put

1976
🥉

European Junior Championships

Shot Put

1970
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Margitta Droese-Pufe's Shot Put personal best?

Margitta Droese-Pufe's Shot Put personal best is 21.58, set on May 28, 1978 in Erfurt (GER), #13 on the all-time list.

Which events does Margitta Droese-Pufe compete in?

Margitta Droese-Pufe competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

How did Margitta Droese-Pufe perform in 1984?

1984 season best: 21.01, set on May 5, 1984 in Celje (SLO).

How many medals has Margitta Droese-Pufe won?

Margitta Droese-Pufe has won 1 Olympic Games medal.