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Aug 22, 2024 · For 38 years, 11 months, and 16 days, Mary Decker owned the American record in the outdoor 3,000 meters. But on Thursday, Elise Cranny took it down, running 8:25.10 to place fourth at the...
Aug 10, 2024 · Mary Decker’s bid for an Olympic gold medal took another nightmarish detour on this day 40 years ago today. The American was knocked out of the 3,000-meter final when she tangled with Zola Budd and hit the deck.
Dec 28, 2023 · Mary Decker amazes everyone with her flaming hula hoop performance at the AGJP on Vashon Island in Washington. Next show is at Burning Man. Video by Chuck Lewis, Portland Oregon. ...more.
Sep 22, 2024 · Mary Surname. Slaney Alternate name. Decker Tabb Birth date. 04 Aug 1958 . Citizenship. United States . Qualified by. Time . Career prize money. $18,864 . Career wins. 50 Personal bests. Type Distance Time Flags Site Date ...
Mar 7, 2024 · Mary Decker, on the other hand, was, like Mary Lou Retton, expected to be an Olympic sweetheart. The media predicted her to be a gold medalist in ‘84, but they also expected a tight race between Budd and Decker.
Jun 22, 2024 · The misconception that the thinner you are, the faster you are is a dangerous one that, as Mertens writes, arguably wrecked the careers of women runners like Leslie Heywood and Mary Decker.
Aug 4, 2024 · Mary Teresa Slaney is an American retired middle-distance and long-distance runner. During her career, she won gold medals in the 1500 meters and 3000 meters at the 1983 World Championships and was the world-record holder in the mile, 5000 meters and 10,000 meters.
Jul 28, 2024 · Then came the women’s 3,000 meters, on the last Friday night of the games, with the Coliseum crowd expecting greatness from local star Mary Decker and also wondering what it would be like to...
Jun 18, 2024 · Even though Decker (#373) and Budd (#232), both qualified for the 3,000-meter final, Zola's weak race was a clue as to who'll be the real contender for the gold. Photo dated: August 9, 1984. Creator
Aug 7, 2024 · One of Prefontaine’s most notable relationships was with Mary Decker, who would later become a world-class middle-distance runner. Their relationship was highly publicized, and they were often seen together at various athletic events.
