Merlene Ottey

Merlene Ottey (b. May 10, 1960 in Hanover, Jamaica) is a track athlete. Beginning her career as a Jamaican sprinter she now resides in, and represents Slovenia. She ranks at number four on the list of top ten all time female athletes on the 100 meters, and number three on the list of the top ten all time athletes on the 200 meters - women.

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May 10 - 1960 - Hanover, Jamaica - Track - Athlete - Sprinter - Slovenia - Top ten all time female athletes on the 100 meters - Top ten all time athletes on the 200 meters - women

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Ottey holds the world records for being the oldest medalist ever, running the fastest Women's Indoor 200 metres, in 21.87 seconds, having the most Olympic medals for a female athlete with eight and the most women's World Chanpionships medals with fourteen.http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/. Her career achievements and longevity has led her to be called the "Queen of the track".

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World records - 200 metres - Olympic - World Chanpionships

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