Namesakes
Notable Athletes:
1 track
(track) Marita Koch 1957- 
Notable Writers:
1 author/playwright
Marita Bonner 1899-1971
Olympic Medalists:
3 silver, 1 gold/silver
(silver) Marita Katusheva 1964 volleyball
(silver) Marita Lange 1968 shot put
(gold/silver) Marita Koch 1980 400 m; 4x400 m relay
(silver) Marita Payne-Wiggins 1984 4x100 m relay; 4x400 m relay