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Sheila Taylor-Carey
GBRWomenBirth dateAug 12, 1946
BirthplaceCoventry, United Kingdom
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Sheila Janet Carey MBE, (née Taylor; born 12 August 1946) is a British retired middle-distance runner who represented the United Kingdom at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.
In 1968, she placed fourth in the 800 metres, while in 1972, she finishing fifth in the 1500 metres, setting a new British record.
She represented England at the Commonwealth Games in 1970 and 1974 She was also part of the British 4×800 metres relay team that twice broke the world record in 1970.
Key facts
800 m
2:03.81
1972 season best
4:04.81
Sep 9, 1972 · Olympiastadion, München (GER)
Age
80 years old
As of Oct 4, 2026: 800 m 2:03.81, 1500 m 4:04.81 (#489 all-time), 1972 season best 4:04.81 (Sep 9, 1972, Olympiastadion, München (GER)) · 80 years old
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