Margrit Klinger
Margrit Klinger (born 22 June 1960 in Obersuhl-Hönebach) is a retired West German middle distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres.
Her personal best time in 800 metres is 1:57.22 minutes, achieved at the 1982 European Championships in Athens. This places her eighth on the German all-time list, behind Sigrun Wodars, Christine Wachtel, Elfi Zinn, Anita Weiß, Martina Kämpfert, Ulrike Klapezynski and Hildegard Ullrich. Her personal best time in 1500 metres is 4:02.66 minutes, achieved in August 1983 in Köln. This places her tenth on the German all-time list, behind Christiane Wartenberg, Hildegard Körner, Angelika Zauber, Andrea Lange, Ulrike Klapezynski, Beate Liebich, Kristina da Fonseca-Wollheim, Brigitte Kraus and Gunhild Hoffmeister.[1]
Klinger competed for the sports club TV Obersuhl during her active career.
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 3rd | 1:57.22 PB |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 4th | |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, U.S. | 7th |