Merlene Ottey
Jamaican-born Slovenian track athlete
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Summary
Merlene Ottey was born on May 10, 1960[1], in Hanover Parish[2]. She has worked as a sprinter[3]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,014 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Slovenia[5], Jamaica[6]
- Educated at: University of Nebraska–Lincoln[7]
- Award received: Bislett medal[8], Officer of the Order of Distinction[9]
- Sex or gender: female[10]
- Commons category: Merlene Ottey[11]
- Sport: athletics[12]
- Family name: Ottey[13]
- Given name: Merlene[14]
- Relative: Milton Ottey[15]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro–Latin American Biography[16]
- Participant in: 2004 Summer Olympics[17], 2000 Summer Olympics[18], 1996 Summer Olympics[19], 1992 Summer Olympics[20], 1988 Summer Olympics[21], 1984 Summer Olympics[22], 1980 Summer Olympics[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24], Slovene[25]
- Country for sport: Slovenia[26]
- Name in native language: Merlene Joyce Ottey[27]
- Height: 173 cm[28]
- Mass: 59 kg[29]
- Sports discipline competed in: 100 metres[30]
- P14843: 16249[31]
Why It Matters
Merlene Ottey has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Merlene Ottey born?
Merlene Ottey was born in Hanover Parish[2].
What did Merlene Ottey do for work?
Merlene Ottey worked as a sprinter[3].
Where did Merlene Ottey go to school?
Merlene Ottey was educated at University of Nebraska–Lincoln[7].
What awards did Merlene Ottey receive?
Honors received include Bislett medal[8] and Officer of the Order of Distinction[9].