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“I've never felt that I was less of an athlete or not accomplished athletically because I didn't win an Olympic medal. It's definitely something I would have liked to have added to my resume, but at the same time I think I can look back at my athletic career and feel that I was one of the best.”

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Mary Decker, born on August 4, 1958, was a renowned American track and field athlete. She was particularly skilled in middle and long-distance running events and won numerous international titles. Decker reached the pinnacle of her career at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where she won the gold medal in the women's 800 meters. Her athletic career was filled with glory, but it was also marked by injuries and controversies. more

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