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 (69 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 3 | 6.67 | 0.25% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 27,509 | $89,000 | 226$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 4,432 | $350,000 | 268$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,778 | $56,000 | 48$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,771 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 6 | 23,749,050 | 37,490 | $500,100 | 546$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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Dominican Republic:
Marita Koch holds the longstanding women's 400 meters record set in 1985.
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Denmark:
Marita Koch is highlighted for her extraordinary performance during a race at Bruce Stadium in Canberra.
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Hungary:
Marita Koch's world record of 47.60 seconds in the 400 m flat race is considered unbreakable.
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Croatia:
Marita Koch was the champion in the 200 meters and won medals in both 100 meters and relays.
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Spain:
Marita Koch is also mentioned as an athlete under suspicion of doping by Enhanced Games.
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