Elejarde, Marlene (1950–1989)
Elejarde, Marlene (1950–1989)
Cuban runner. Born June 3, 1950, in Havana, Cuba; died April 29, 1989.
Won a silver medal at Mexico City Olympics (1968) and a bronze medal at Munich Olympics (1972), both in the 4 × 100-meter relay.
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