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Mary PETERS
- Born
- Jul 6, 1939 (87 years old)
- Events
- Shot Put
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.
Personal best · Shot Put16.20
1972 season best14.90Mar 11, 1972
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Last competitionEuropean Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)Mar 11, 1973 · 1.70
As of Nov 6, 2026: Shot Put 16.20, 1972 season best 14.90 (Mar 11, 1972) · Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i), Mar 11, 1973, 1.70 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 87 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
60mHIndoorWien 19708.5h1,050 pts–
Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 50MetresHu Indoor | 7.16 | – | Mar 11, 1972 | European Indoor Championships |
| 1972 | SP Indoor | 14.90 | – | Mar 11, 1972 | European Indoor Championships |
| 1970 | 60mH Indoor | 8.5h | – | Mar 15, 1970 | European Indoor Championships |
| 1966 | SP | 14.81 | – | Sep 3, 1966 | Budapest European Championships |
| 1964 | SP | 14.46 | – | Oct 20, 1964 | The XVIII Olympic Games |
| 1962 | SP | 13.15 | – | Sep 13, 1962 | Beograd European Championships |