Mary Rand - the trailblazing Olympic champion who caught Mick Jagger's eye

March 28, 2026

Mary Rand, the first British woman to win athletics gold at the Olympics, was described as "Marilyn Monroe on spikes".

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Mary Rand - the Olympic champion who blazed a trail for female athletes
Mary Rand - the Olympic champion who blazed a trail for female athletes

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