Michael Mertens (born 27 December 1965 in Stelle, Lower Saxony) is a retired German shot putter.
He represented the sports clubs VfL Wolfsburg and LG Göttingen, and won silver medals at the German championships in 1997 and 2000.[1]
His personal best throw was 20.24 metres, achieved in June 1998 in Iffezheim.[2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Germany | ||||
| 1994 | European Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 12th | [3] |
| 1996 | European Indoor Championships | Stockholm, Sweden | 11th | [4] |
| Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 16th | 19.07 m | |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 8th | |
| 1998 | European Indoor Championships | Valencia, Spain | 8th | [5] |
| 2000 | European Indoor Championships | Ghent, Belgium | 8th | [6] |