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Mary Decker-Slaney

USAUSAWomen Retired
Birth dateAug 4, 1958
BirthplaceFlemington, New Jersey (USA)
Height1.68 m
Weight51 kg

Mary Decker-Slaney is a United States middle-distance runner, born on August 4, 1958 in Flemington, New Jersey (USA). Standing 1.68 m and weighing 51 kg, She competes primarily in the 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:02.49 in the 1500m and 8:44.15 in the 3000m.

Key facts
1988 season best
4:02.49
Oct 1, 1988
Last competition
The XXIV Olympic Games
Oct 1, 1988 · 4:02.49
The XXIV Olympic Games
Age
68 years old · Retired

As of Oct 1, 2026: 1988 season best 4:02.49 (Oct 1, 1988) · Last competition: The XXIV Olympic Games, Oct 1, 1988, 4:02.49 · 68 years old · Retired

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
1500m
4:02.49-Oct 1, 1988-The XXIV Olympic Games
1988
3000m
8:44.15-Sep 23, 1988
↑
The XXIV Olympic Games
1984
3000m
8:44.38-Aug 8, 1984
↑
The XXIII Olympic Games

1988

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:02.49-Oct 1The XXIV Olympic Games
1500m
4:03.61-Sep 29The XXIV Olympic Games
3000m
8:47.13-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games
3000m
8:44.15-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:44.38-Aug 8The XXIII Olympic Games
3000m
DNF-Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games

Honours

8

The XXIV Olympic Games

1500 Metres

1988