Marilyn Black

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Marilyn Black ( Marilyn Mary Black, married Vassella; born May 20, 1944 in New South Wales ) is a former Australian sprinter .

At the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 1964, she won bronze over 200 meters behind the American Edith McGuire (gold) and the Polish Irena Kirszenstein (silver). Over 100 m and in the 4 x 100 meter relay , she was sixth.

Marilyn Black is married to the sprinter Peter Vassella .

Personal bests

  • 100 m : 11.4 s, October 15, 1964, Tokyo
  • 200 m : 23.1 s, October 19, 1964, Tokyo

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