Mary Decker

About

Dominant long-distance runner who had her dreams of gold crushed after a collision and fall at the 1984 Olympics.

Before Fame

She was ranked the #1 female runner in the United States by age 14.

Trivia

She was named the Sports person of the Year after setting six world records in her impressive 1982 season.

Family Life

She retired to Eugene, Oregon with her husband Richard Slaney.

Associated With

She has blamed Zola Budd for her tragic 1984 Olympic fall.