Doris Lorenz-Müller
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Doris•Lorenz-Müller |
| Used name | Doris•Lorenz-Müller |
| Born | 25 February 1935 in Massanei, Waldheim, Sachsen (GER) |
| Died | 25 February 2013 in Leipzig, Sachsen (GER) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 80 kg |
| Affiliations | SC DHfK, Leipzig (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  East Germany |
Biography
East German discus thrower Doris Müller was unable to make a mark in the 1960 qualifying round at the Roma Olympics. Four years later she placed 14th in Tokyo under her married name Lorenz. At the European Championships she earned a sixth place in 1958 and won the silver medal in 1962. From 1957-61 Lorenz-Müller won five consecutive East German titles. Educated as a sports teacher and scientific assistant at the Leipzig Sports High School, she was married to non-Olympian javelin thrower Günter Lorenz. From 1961-66 Lorenz-Müller was a board member of the East German Track and Field Association.
Personal Best: DT – 56.39 (1962).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
GDR |
Doris Müller | |||
| Discus Throw, Women (Olympic) | AC r1/2 | ||||||
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
GDR |
Doris Lorenz-Müller | |||
| Discus Throw, Women (Olympic) | 14 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (0–1–0 1962 Beograd silver: discus throw (competed as Doris Müller))