[1][2] With her husband Franz Ningel, she was the 1962 World bronze medalist, a three-time (1960–1962) European medalist, and a three-time (1960–1962) German national champion.

The pair also finished fifth at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley.

[1][3] They were coached by Rosemarie Brüning.

[4] Margret Göbl was born in Nürnberg, but grew up in Oberammergau.

She lived in Frankfurt/Main and Duisburg with her husband Franz Ningel.