Detlev Thorith (27 September 1942 – 18 July 2019) was an East German discus thrower. He was born in Köslin. He started for the Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo. He competed in the men's discus throw at the 1972 Summer Olympics. References 1942 births 2019 deaths East German male discus throwers People from Koszalin Sportspeople from West Pomeranian Voivodeship European Athletics Championships medalists Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes of East Germany