Marita Scholz

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Marita Scholz
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2001 Lucerne W4x
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2002 Seville W4x
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1999 St. Catharines W4-
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2003 Milan W4x

Marita Scholz (born 25 January 1977 in Dresden) is a German rower.

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