Rita Köster

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameRita•Köster (-Forst)
Used nameRita•Köster
Born19 December 1960 in Oldenburg, Niedersachsen (GER)
Measurements179 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsVfL Oldenburg, Oldenburg (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

Back forward Rita Köster was a German handball player who was on the losing side in the third-place match at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, when Germany lost 24-20 to the Unified Team EUN. Domestically, she only played with VfL Oldenburg and helped them win the German Cup in 1981. Later Köster turned to coaching at her home club. By profession, she became a bank clerk.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1992 Summer Olympics Handball GER Rita Köster
Handball, Women (Olympic) Germany 4