| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 23, 1964 Oberhausen, West Germany |
| Height | 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 142 kg (313 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  West Germany |
| Sport | Shot put |
| Club | TV Wattenscheid |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 21.15 metres |
Karsten Stolz (born 23 July 1964 in Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia) is a retired West German shot putter.
Stolz represented the sports club TV Wattenscheid, and became West German champion in 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1989. [1] His personal best throw was 21.15 metres, achieved in September 1988 in Essen. [2]
Stolz is 2.08 metres tall, and during his active career he weighed 142 kg.
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