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Mary Decker Slaney

Born: Aug. 4, 1958
U.S. middle distance runner

has held 7 separate American track & field records from the 800 to 10,000 meters; won both 1,500 and 3,000 meters at 1983 World Championships in Helsinki, but no Olympic medals.


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