Mary Wagaki

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Mary Wagaki
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NationalityKenyan
Born (1954-06-20) 20 June 1954 (age 70)
Sport
SportLong-distance running
EventMarathon

Mary Wagaki (born 20 June 1954) is a Kenyan long-distance runner. She competed in the women's marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics. [1] Wagaki won a silver medal in the 1500 metres at the 1973 All-Africa Games.

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Mary Wagaki Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2017.