Merlene Joyce Ottey (born May 10, 1960 in Hanover, Jamaica) is a Jamaican-born, Slovenian track athlete. Ottey began her career representing Jamaica, but since 2002, has represented Slovenia, where she now resides. She is ranked fourth on the all-time list of female performers in the 100 meters and third in the 200 meters.
Ottey holds the record for being the oldest track medalist ever in a major athletics championship, for running the fastest Women's Indoor 200 metres (in 21.87 seconds). [1][dead link], for having the most Olympic appearances (seven) than any other track and field athlete, and for having the most women's World Championships medals (fourteen).[1] Her career achievements and longevity have led to her being called the "Queen of the Track". Her proclivity for earning bronze medals in major championships also earned her the title of "Bronze Queen" in track circles.

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