Ute Richter

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameUte•Richter
Used nameUte•Richter
Born14 July 1958 in Pirna, Sachsen (GER)
Measurements180 cm / 88 kg
AffiliationsSC Einheit Dresden, Dresden (GER)
NOC East Germany

Biography

Javelin thrower Ute Richter finished an unfortunate fourth at the 1980 Moskva Olympics only 2 cm behind her teammate Ute Hommola. She also came in fourth at the 1978 Europeans and fifth four years later. In East Germany she won the 1982 national title, and was runner-up in 1977 and 1978. She was educated as a motor vehicle mechanic.

Personal Best: JT – 66.96 (1983).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1980 Summer Olympics Athletics GDR Ute Richter
Javelin Throw, Women (Olympic) 4