Maritta Bauerschmidt (later Grießig, born 23 March 1950) is a retired German artistic gymnast. She competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal with the East German team. Her best individual achievement was eighth place on the balance beam.[1]

Maritta Bauerschmidt
Bauerschmidt in 1966
Personal information
Born (1950-03-23) 23 March 1950 (age 74)
Waldheim, East Germany
Height1.58 m (5 ft 2 in)
Weight43 kg (95 lb)
Sport
SportArtistic gymnastics
ClubSC Leipzig
Medal record
Representing  East Germany
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City Team

After 1970 she also competed nationally in rhythmic gymnastics. A trained chemist she had a second degree in physical education from the Deutsche Hochschule für Körperkultur, and worked as a coach first in Budapest and then in Berlin.[2]

Bauerschmidt (far right) in 1966

References

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  1. ^ Maritta Bauerschmidt. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Volker Kluge: Das große Lexikon der DDR-Sportler. Berlin 2000 ISBN 3-89602-348-9