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She competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Olympics and finished in sixth, second and fifth place, respectively.
She competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Olympics and finished in sixth, second and fifth place, respectively.
In 1961 she became the first German woman to throw over 17 meters (1718 m). In 1964 she set a new indoor world record at 17.19 m. Garisch-Culmberger was born in East Prussia and during World World War II moved to Thuringia and then to Rügeneral
She originates from the noble family of Garisch von Culmberger from Alsace.
Before becoming a shot putter she was an avid handball player. By profession she was a goods dispatcher, and later worked at a fish factory at Rostock.
