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She is the only female British athlete to have won all four 'majors'; Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth titles, [3] and was the first female 400 metres hurdler in history to win the Olympic and World titles and break the world record. Her former world record time of 52.74 secs in 1993 is still the current British record.
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She is also three-times a winner of the British Athletics Writers' Association Female Athlete of the Year Award (1980–82). Cook held the UK National records for 100m, 200m and 400m for over 25 years. Her 100m best of 11.10secs, stood as the UK record from 1981 to 2008. Her 200m best of 22.10 secs, stood as the UK record from 1984 to 2015.
Jennifer Brenda "Jenny" Meadows (born 17 April 1981) [1] [2] is a retired British athlete. Her main event was the 800 metres , although she previously competed also over the 400 metres . She won the bronze medal at the 2009 World Championships , and a silver at the 2010 World Indoor Championships .
Rosemary Olivia Wright (née Stirling, born 11 December 1947) is a former British sprinter and middle-distance runner. She won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1969 European Championships, and a gold medal in the 800m at the 1970 Commonwealth Games. Her 800m best of 2:00.15, stood as the Scottish record for 30 years (1972–2002).
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Phoebe Gill (born 27 April 2007) is a British track and field athlete who competes as a middle-distance runner. In 2023, she became the British under-17 record holder over both 800 metres and 1500 metres. On 30 June 2024 she won the British 800 metres title at the national championships.