Flintoff, Debra (1960–)
Flintoff, Debra (1960–)
Australian track-and-field athlete. Name variations: Debbie Flintoff-King. Born Debra Flintoff in Kew, Melbourne, Australia, April 20, 1960; m. Phil King (her coach).
Won gold medals at the Commonwealth Games (1982, 1986); won a gold medal in 400-meter hurdles at Seoul Olympics (1988).
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