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Mathews, Marlene (1934-...), was one of Australia's greatest female athletes. She set six world records in sprint events, including 10.3 seconds for 100 yards and 23.4 seconds for 220 yards. Mathews won bronze medals in the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints at the 1956 Olympic Games and won gold medals in both events at the 1958 Commonwealth Games. Mathews was born in Sydney. She retired from athletic competition in 1960.
Lewis, Carl (1961-...), an American athlete, ranks among the greatest sprinters and long jumpers in track and field history. Lewis twice set a… More>>
Christie, Linford (1960-...), a British athlete, won the grand slam of international 100-meter sprint titles in 1993. He became the world champion… More>>
Bannister, Sir Roger (1929-...), a British athlete, became the first man to run a mile in less than four minutes. He ran a mile in 3 minutes 59.4… More>>
Snell, Peter (1938-...), a New Zealand track and field star, was one of the world's greatest middle-distance runners. In 1962, he set three world… More>>
Nurmi, Paavo, NUR mee, PAH vaw (1897-1973), a Finnish athlete, is considered the greatest distance runner in track and field history. His… More>>
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