About Anita Weiß
Born 1955. Anita Weiß is a German athletics competitor.
Anita Weiß ( Barkusky; later married Kehl and Marg; born 16 July 1955 in Burow) is a retired East German athlete who specialized in the 800 metres and later also 400 metres hurdles. In the 1976 Olympics she finished fourth in the 800 metres race. As all four of the top finishers in the race broke what had been the world record prior to the 1976 Olympics, Weiß's time was the fourth fastest ever run.
She competed for the sports club SC Neubrandenburg during her active career, becoming East German champion in 1978.
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Who is Anita Weiß?
German middle distance runner
When was Anita Weiß born?
Anita Weiß was born on 16 July 1955 in Burow.
What is Anita Weiß's occupation?
Anita Weiß is an athletics competitor.
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Anita Weiß is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Anita Weiß. https://biography.guide/anita-weiss/
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