Mary Peters
Pentathlete and shot putter Olympic champion
Born
July 6th, 1939
85 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Competed in athletics, specializing in the pentathlon and shot put. Represented Great Britain in various international events, including the 1968 Summer Olympics, where achieved a gold medal in the pentathlon. Also held multiple British records in her field and was active in promoting sports participation for women.
Won gold medal in pentathlon at the 1968 Olympics
Set multiple British records in athletics
Advocated for women's sports participation
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