Mary Decker

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mary Decker
Occupation	Runner
Date Of Birth	Aug 4, 1958(1958-08-04)
Age	66
Birthplace	Flemington
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Leo

Mary Decker Biography

Mary Decker is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on August 4, 1958 in Flemington, New Jersey, United States. A dominant long-distance runner, who saw her gold dreams destroyed after a crash and fall during the 1984 Olympics.

She has been credited with She has blamed Zola Budd for her tragic 1984 Olympic fall. for her tragic 1984 Olympic accident.

By the end of 1972, Decker was ranked first in the United States and fourth in the world in the 800 meters. In 1973 she gained her first world record, running an indoor mile in 4:40.1. By 1974, Decker was the world Indoor record holder with 2:02.4 for 880 yards, and 2:01.8 for 800 meters.

In her early teens, Decker was already recognized as a world-class runner. Unable to attend the 1972 Olympics as she was too young, the pigtailed 89 pounds (40 kg) 14-year-old nicknamed “Little Mary Decker,” won international acclaim in 1973 with a win in the 800 meters at a US-Soviet meet in Minsk, beating the reigning Olympic silver medallist, Nijolė Sabaitė.

Her retirement was in Eugene, Oregon with her husband Richard Slaney.

Mary Decker Net Worth

Mary Decker is one of the richest Runner from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mary Decker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was ranked as the top female racer within the United States by age 14.

She was awarded the Sports Person of the Year for her efforts in setting six world records during her remarkable 1982 season.

Mary Teresa Slaney (formerly Tabb, née Decker; born August 4, 1958) is a retired American middle-distance runner. During her career, she won gold medals in the 1500 meters and 3000 meters at the 1983 World Championships, and was the world record holder in the mile, 5000 meters and 10,000 meters. In total, she set 17 official and unofficial world records, including being the first woman in history to break 4:20 for the mile. She also set 36 US national records at distances ranging from 800 meters to 10,000 meters, and has held the US record in the mile, 2000 meters and 3000 meters since the early 1980s, while her 1500 meters record stood for 32 years. In 2003, she was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame.

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Who is Mary Decker Dating?

According to our records, Mary Decker married to Richard Slaney , Ron Tabb. As of December 1, 2023, Mary Decker’s is not dating anyone.

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She sat out the 1986 season to give birth to her only child, daughter Ashley Lynn (born May 30, 1986), but missed the 1987 season due to injury. She qualified for the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, but failed to win a medal. She did not qualify for the 1992 Games.

Facts & Trivia

Mary Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mary Decker celebrates birthday on August 4 of every year.

In June 1997, the IAAF banned Decker from competition. In September 1999, a USATF panel reinstated her. The IAAF cleared her to compete but took the case to arbitration. In April 1999, the arbitration panel ruled against her, after which the IAAF – through a retroactive ban, even though she was cleared to compete – stripped her of a silver medal she had won in the 1500 meters at the 1997 World Indoor Championships.

What is Mary Decker doing now?

Mary Decker Slaney still holds five American records from the 800-meter to the 3,000-meter event. Living with her husband in Eugene, Oregon, she is now a master’s runner, competing in road races and track meets across the United States.

What was Mary Deckers injury?

The 1984 Olympic incident Decker stood on Budd, then shortly after, collided with the barefoot runner and fell spectacularly to the curb, injuring her hip.

Where does Zola Budd live now?

As of July 2020, she was an Assistant Cross Country and Girls Track Coach at Conway High School in Conway, South Carolina. As of August 2021 after the 2020-2021 season she moved back to South Africa.

Who is Mary Decker's husband?

Husband

Is Zola Budd still married to Mike Pieterse?

Bloemfontein – World-renowned long-distance athlete Zola (Budd) Pieterse and her husband, businessman Mike Pieterse, are getting divorced after a 17-year marriage.