Merlene Ottey date of birth:
May 10, 1960
How old is Merlene Ottey?
66
Where was Merlene Ottey born?
Cold Spring, Hanover, Jamaica
How tall is Merlene Ottey?
5' 9" (175 cm)
Merlene Ottey body shape:
Athletic
What color are Merlene Ottey's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Merlene Ottey's hair?
Black
What is Merlene Ottey's ethnicity?
Black
What is Merlene Ottey nationality?
Jamaican
What is Merlene Ottey's occupation?
Track And Field Sprinter
Merlene Ottey claim to fame:
Olympic medalist; World champion
Short Biography
Merlene Joyce Ottey OD (born 10 May 1960) is a Jamaican-born Slovene track and field sprinter. 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 over 60 metres (indoor), sixth on the all-time list over 100 metres and fourth on the all-time list over 200 metres. Her world indoor record for 200 metres, set in 1993, still stands (as of 2015).