Merlene Ottey is a Jamaican and Slovenian track and field athlete who was born on May 10, 1960 in Hanover Parish, Jamaica. She is known as the "Queen of the Track" and holds the record for the most Olympic medals won by a woman in track events, with nine medals in total. She is an inspiration to many and a true champion of the sport.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $110 million (2024)
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About
Jamaica and Slovenia's 'Queen of the Track' who won nine Olympic medals in track events - more than any other woman in history.
Before Fame
Inspired by a radio broadcast of Donald Quarrie's sprinting at the 1976 Olympics, she moved to the U.S. to train in track herself.
Trivia
In 1998, after controversy erupted about whether she should step down from the Jamaican national team to give younger runners a chance, she moved to Slovenia.
Family Life
She was married to Nat Page, an American high jump Olympian.
Associated With
Usain Bolt is another famous Jamaican track Runner.