About Rita Kirst
Born 1950. Rita Kirst is a German athletics competitor.
Rita Kirst (née Schmidt on 21 October 1950) is a retired German high jumper. She competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics and finished in fifth, fifth and 22nd place, respectively.
In 1972 she married Joachim Kirst, an Olympic decathlete, and would later compete as Rita Kirst. Her sister-in-law Jutta Kirst won a bronze medal in high jump at the 1980 Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Rita Kirst?
East German track and field athlete
When was Rita Kirst born?
Rita Kirst was born on 21 October 1950 in Großgrimma.
What is Rita Kirst's occupation?
Rita Kirst is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Rita Kirst?
Rita Kirst is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rita Kirst. https://biography.guide/rita-kirst/
MLA: "Rita Kirst." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rita-kirst/.
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