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Mary PETERS

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Mary PETERS

GBRGBRWomen
Birth dateJul 6, 1939
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Mary PETERS is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on July 6, 1939. She competes primarily in the 200m, 100mH and HJ.

Her personal bests include 24.08 in the 200m, 13.29 in the 100mH, 1.82 in the HJ, 5.98 in the LJ and 16.20 in the SP. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
Shot Put
16.20
1972 season best
14.90
Mar 11, 1972
1972 season best
Last competition
European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
Mar 10, 1973 · 1.70
European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
87 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Shot Put 16.20, 1972 season best 14.90 (Mar 11, 1972) · Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i), Mar 10, 1973, 1.70 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 87 years old

PB

Personal bests

24.08
13.29
1.82
5.98
16.20
60mH
8.5HT
50MetresHu
7.16
Pent
4803
80MetresHu
11.10
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1972
50MetresHu
7.16-Mar 11, 1972-European Indoor Championships
1972
SP
14.90-Mar 11, 1972
↓
European Indoor Championships
1970
60mH
8.5h-Mar 15, 1970-European Indoor Championships
1966
SP
14.81-Sep 3, 1966
↓
Budapest European Championships
1962
SP
13.15-Sep 13, 1962
↓
Beograd European Championships

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.70-Mar 10European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)

1972

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50MetresHu
7.16-Mar 11European Indoor Championships
50MetresHu
7.17-Mar 11European Indoor Championships
SP
14.90-Mar 11European Indoor Championships

1970

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
60mH
8.5HT-Mar 15European Indoor Championships
60mH
8.7HT-Mar 15European Indoor Championships
60mH
8.5HT-Mar 14European Indoor Championships
60mH
8.7HT-Mar 14European Indoor Championships
SP
15.70-Mar 14European Indoor Championships

1966

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
14.81-Sep 3Budapest European Championships
SP
14.81-Aug 30Budapest European Championships

1962

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
13.15-Sep 13Beograd European Championships
200m
25.9HT+3.5Sep 12Beograd European Championships
LJ
5.42-Sep 12Beograd European Championships
Pentathlon
4586-Sep 12Beograd European Championships
80MetresHu
11.3HT+0.8Sep 12Beograd European Championships
SP
13.30-Sep 12Beograd European Championships
SP
13.15-Sep 12Beograd European Championships
HJ
1.60-Sep 12Beograd European Championships

Honours

🥇

The XX Olympic Games

Pentathlon

1972
8

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1970
4

The XVIII Olympic Games

Pentathlon

1964
5

Beograd European Championships

Pentathlon

1962
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mary PETERS's Shot Put personal best?

Mary PETERS's Shot Put personal best is 16.20, set on Sep 1, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER).

Which events does Mary PETERS compete in?

Mary PETERS competes in the Shot Put.

How did Mary PETERS perform in 1972?

1972 season best: 14.90, set on Mar 11, 1972. Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i) on Mar 10, 1973, 1.70.

How many medals has Mary PETERS won?

Mary PETERS has won 1 Olympic Games medal.