Marita Koch
Marita Koch is a retired East German sprinter who dominated women's sprinting in the late 1970s and early 1980s, setting multiple world records. Her legacy is complicated by ongoing discussions about doping within the East German sports system.
Born on Feb 18, 1956 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Dominican Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 23,634 | $89,000 | 194$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,847,910 | 23,634 | $89,000 | 194$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Dominican Republic:
Marita Koch is mentioned as a legendary athlete with whom Marileidy Paulino is now tied for the most sub-49 second races.
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Dominican Republic:
Marita Koch holds the world record for the 400 meters with a time of 47.60 seconds.
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Dominican Republic:
Marita Koch holds the world record that Marileidy Paulino aims to break.
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Jamaica:
Marita Koch set the world record of 47.60 in 1984.
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Latvia:
Marita Koch holds the world record since 1985.
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Germany:
Marita Koch holds the long-standing world record in the 400 meters set in 1985.
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Dominican Republic:
Marita Koch holds the world record for the 400 meters with a time of 47.60 seconds.
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Slovenia:
Marita Koch holds the world record of 47.60 seconds set in October 1985.
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Dominican Republic:
Marita Koch set a long-standing world record in the 400 meters that has yet to be broken.
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Ireland:
Marita Koch set the 47.60 world record in the 400m in 1985.
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