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.

Slovenia

In 1998 Ottey moved to Slovenia, and began training with Slovene coach Srdjan Djordjevic. There she was still representing Jamaica. However, in May 2002, she became a Slovenian citizen, and now resides in Ljubljana, where she represents her new country in international events.

Related Topics:
1998 - Slovenia - Srdjan Djordjevic - May 2002 - Ljubljana

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Ottey competed for Slovenia in the 100 meters at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, but was eliminated in the semifinals. At age 45, she shows no sign of slowing down, and she is traning to compete in the 2006 European Championships.

Related Topics:
100 meters - 2004 Summer Olympics - Athens - 2006 - European Championships

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