About Marianne Werner
Lived 1924 – 2023 (aged 99). Marianne Werner was a German athletics competitor and athlete.
Marianne Werner (; née Schulze-Entrup, later Ader; 4 January 1924 – 22 July 2023) was a West German athlete who specialized in throwing events. She competed in the shot put and discus throw at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics and earned two medals in the shot put.
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Who was Marianne Werner?
West German shot putter (1924–2023)
When was Marianne Werner born?
Marianne Werner was born on 4 January 1924 in Dülmen.
When did Marianne Werner die?
Marianne Werner died on 22 July 2023 in Dortmund.
What was Marianne Werner's occupation?
Marianne Werner was an athletics competitor and athlete.
What nationality was Marianne Werner?
Marianne Werner was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marianne Werner. https://biography.guide/marianne-werner/
MLA: "Marianne Werner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marianne-werner/.
Chicago: "Marianne Werner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marianne-werner/.
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