Tanja Damaske
- Born
- Nov 16, 1971 (54 years old)
- Birthplace
- Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg
- Events
- Javelin Throw
Tanja Damaske (born 16 November 1971 in East Berlin) is a retired German track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. She is best known for winning the gold medal at the 1998 European Championships. A year earlier she earned a bronze medal at the World Championships. A five-time German Champion in the women's javelin throw, she retired from competition in 2003.
Personal best · Javelin Throw66.91
2003 season best14.49Jan 25, 2003
Medals1World Championships: 1 bronze
As of Nov 1, 2026: Javelin Throw 66.91 (#31 all-time), 2003 season best 14.49 (Jan 25, 2003) · World Championships: 1 bronze · 54 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SP | 14.49 | – | Jan 25, 2003 | – |
| 2003 | SP Indoor | 14.49 | – | Jan 25, 2003 | Berlin (GER) (i) |
| 2002 | SP Indoor | 14.78 | – | Jan 20, 2002 | Berlin (GER) (i) |
| 2002 | SP | 14.78 | – | Jan 20, 2002 | – |
| 2002 | JT | 57.65 | – | Jun 28, 2002 | Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games |
| 2000 | JT | 66.73 | – | Jul 29, 2000 | German Championships |
| 1999 | JT | 66.91 | – | Jul 4, 1999 | Erfurt (GER) |
| 1998 | JT | 62.51 | – | Sep 13, 1998 | Johannesburg IAAF World Cup, SGJ, Johannesburg |