Voigt was born in Weferlingen, in what was then East Germany, on 18 May 1951. She was originally a pentathlete, and finished third and second at the East German championships in 1972 and 1973. Because of injuries she eventually concentrated on the long jump only.
Voigt was born in Weferlingen, which was then part of East Germany, on May 18, 1951. She initially competed as a pentathlete, achieving third and second place finishes at the East German championships in 1972 and 1973.  However, injuries led her to specialize in long jump.