Eva Wilms (German pronunciation: [ˈeːfa ˈvɪlms] ⓘ; born 28 July 1952 in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia) is a retired West German shot putter.

Her personal best throw was 21.43 metres, achieved in June 1977 in Munich. This places her sixth on the German all-time list, behind Ilona Slupianek, Claudia Losch, Marianne Adam, Margitta Droese and Ines Müller.[1]

She competed for the sports clubs ESV Neuaubing and LAC Quelle Fürth during her active career.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  West Germany
1976 European Indoor Championships Munich, Germany 7th [2]
Olympic Games Montreal, Canada 7th
1977 European Indoor Championships San Sebastián, Spain 3rd [3]
1978 European Indoor Championships Milan, Italy 3rd [4]
European Championships Prague, Czechoslovakia 5th
1980 European Indoor Championships Sindelfingen, West Germany 2nd [5]

In fact Eva Wilms is a pentathlete. She set 2 world records in 1977. The following are her lists of performances in different events:

References

  1. ^ Microsoft Word - Ewige DLV-Bestenliste.doc Archived July 4, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ 1976 European Indoor Championships - women's shot put final (Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite)
  3. ^ 1977 European Indoor Championships - women's shot put final (Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite)
  4. ^ 1978 European Indoor Championships - women's shot put final (Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite)
  5. ^ 1980 European Indoor Championships - women's shot put final (Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite)
Awards Preceded by Rosi Mittermaier German Sportswoman of the Year 1977 Succeeded by Maria Epple


Categories