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Jackie Joyner-kersee , Joyner-Kersee, Jackie 1962–
Track and field athlete
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Sprinter and hurdler
While Gail Devers achieved fame as the fastest combination female sprinter and hurdler in history, she is per… Al Oerter , Oerter, Al
1936-
American discus thrower
One of the great figures in Olympic track and field history, Al Oerter was the first athlete to win gold med… Evelyn Ashford , Ashford, Evelyn
1957-
American track and field athlete
Recognized as one of track and field history's most accomplished sprinters, Evelyn Ashford is… Fanny Blankers-koen , Fanny Blankers-Koen
Fanny Blankers-Koen
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Joseph Stilwell was born on March 19,…
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