Namesakes
Marita Bonner
(f) 1899-1971 
Notable Writers
Marita Katusheva
(f) 1938-1992
Olympic Medalists 1964 volleyball (silver)
Marita Lange
(f) 1943-
Olympic Medalists 1968 shot put (silver)
Marita Koch
(f) 1957-
Notable Athletes (track)
Olympic Medalists 1980 400 m; 4x400 m relay (gold/silver)
Marita Payne-Wiggins
(f) 1960-
Olympic Medalists 1984 4x100 m relay; 4x400 m relay (silver)