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Muriel Pletts
British sprinter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Muriel Pletts (born 23 February 1931) is a former British sprinter who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]
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Biography
Pletts finished third behind Winifred Jordan in the 100 metres event at the 1948 WAAA Championships.[2][3] Shortly afterwards at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, Pletts competed for Great Britain in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay.[4]
Pletts improved to runner-up behind June Foulds in the 100 metres at the 1951 WAAA Championships[5] and placed third behind Sylvia Cheeseman in the 200 metres.[6]
Pletts' daughter, Sue Hearnshaw, won the bronze medal in the long jump at the 1984 Summer Olympics[7] She was also an English Schools champion.[8]
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