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Merlene Ottey Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 23, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Merlene Ottey Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Merlene Ottey Facts

Full NameMerlene Ottey
BirthdateMay 10, 1960
Birth PlaceHanover Parish, Jamaica
Age (in 2024)64 Years Old
ZodiacTaurus
OccupationRunner

Merlene Ottey Age & Birthday

Merlene Ottey is best known as Runner who has born on May 10, 1960 in Hanover Parish, Jamaica. Currently, Merlene Ottey is 64 years, 6 months and 13 days old. Merlene Ottey will celebrate 65th birthday on Saturday, 10th of May 2025. Below the countdown to Merlene Ottey upcoming birthday.

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Merlene Ottey Biography

About

Jamaica and Slovenia's 'Queen of the Track' who won nine Olympic medals in track events - more than any other woman in history.

Before Fame

Inspired by a radio broadcast of Donald Quarrie's sprinting at the 1976 Olympics, she moved to the U.S. to train in track herself.

Trivia

In 1998, after controversy erupted about whether she should step down from the Jamaican national team to give younger runners a chance, she moved to Slovenia.

Family Life

She was married to Nat Page, an American high jump Olympian.

Associated With

Usain Bolt is another famous Jamaican track runner.

Top Asked Questions about Merlene Ottey

How old is Merlene Ottey in 2024?

Merlene Ottey is 64 years old today.

When was Merlene Ottey born?

Merlene Ottey was born on May 10, 1960 in Hanover Parish, Jamaica.

What is Merlene Ottey zodiac sign?

Merlene Ottey zodiac sign is Taurus.

What was Merlene Ottey best known for?

Merlene Ottey was best known as Runner.

Fun Facts about Merlene Ottey's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Merlene Ottey's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

  • Merlene Ottey was born on Tuesday, 131st day / 19th week of 1960
  • Merlene Ottey has Taurus zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Merlene Ottey birthday is X.V.MCMLX
  • Merlene Ottey's birthstone is Emerald
  • Merlene Ottey's birth flower is Hawthorn that symbolize happiness, humility & sweetness
  • Merlene Ottey age in year is 64 years old
  • Merlene Ottey age in month is 774 months old
  • Merlene Ottey age in day is 23573 days old
  • Merlene Ottey age in hour is 565752 hours old
  • Merlene Ottey age in minute is 33945120 minutes old
  • Merlene Ottey age in second is 2036707200 seconds old
  • Next Merlene Ottey birthday is on Saturday, May 10th 2025
  • Merlene Ottey age in next birthday (2025) is 65 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about May 10, 1960 birthday

Historical Events on Merlene Ottey Birthday (May 10)

Below are historical events that coincided with Merlene Ottey's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

YearEvent
1961Air France Flight 406 is destroyed by a bomb over the Sahara, killing 78.
1962Marvel Comics publishes the first issue of The Incredible Hulk.
1967The Northrop M2-F2 crashes on landing, becoming the inspiration for the novel Cyborg and TV series The Six Million Dollar Man.
1969Vietnam War: The Battle of Dong Ap Bia begins with an assault on Hill 937. It will ultimately become known as Hamburger Hill.
1975Sony introduces the Betamax videocassette recorder.
1993In Thailand, a fire at the Kader Toy Factory kills over 200 workers.
1994Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's first black president.
1996A blizzard strikes Mount Everest, killing eight climbers by the next day.
1997The 7.3 Mw Qayen earthquake strikes Iran's Khorasan Province killing 1,567 people.
2002FBI agent Robert Hanssen is sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for selling United States secrets to Russia for $1.4 million in cash and diamonds.
2005A hand grenade thrown by Vladimir Arutyunian lands about 20 m from U.S. President George W. Bush while he is giving a speech to a crowd in Tbilisi, Georgia, but it malfunctions and does not detonate.
2012The Damascus bombings are carried out using a pair of car bombs detonated by suicide bombers outside a military intelligence complex in Damascus, Syria, killing 55 people.
2013One World Trade Center becomes the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
2017Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the last footholds of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Al-Tabqah, bringing the Battle of Tabqa to an end.
2022Queen Elizabeth II misses the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in 59 years. It was the first time that a new session of Parliament was opened jointly by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge acting as Counsellors of State.
1981The birth of Humberto Suazo, Chilean footballer
1983The birth of Gustav Fridolin, Swedish journalist and politician, Swedish Minister of Education
1984The birth of Edward Mujica, Venezuelan baseball player
1985The birth of Ryan Getzlaf, Canadian ice hockey player
1985The birth of Jon Schofield, English canoe racer
1987The birth of Wilson Chandler, American basketball player
1990The birth of Salvador Pérez, Venezuelan baseball player
1990The birth of Ivana Španović, Serbian long jumper
1995The birth of Missy Franklin, American swimmer
1995The birth of Gabriella Papadakis, French ice dancer
1996The birth of Tyus Jones, American basketball player
1996The birth of Kateřina Siniaková, Czech tennis player
1997The birth of Brittany Broski, American comedian and singer
1997The birth of Richarlison, Brazilian footballer
1998The birth of Priscilla Hon, Australian tennis player
2002The death of Yves Robert, French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1920)
2003The death of Milan Vukcevich, Serbian-American chemist and chess player (b. 1937)
2006The death of Soraya, Colombian-American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1969)
2008The death of Leyla Gencer, Turkish soprano (b. 1928)
2010The death of Frank Frazetta, American illustrator and painter (b. 1928)
2012The death of Horst Faas, German photographer and journalist (b. 1933)
2012The death of Carroll Shelby, American race car driver and designer (b. 1923)
2012The death of Gunnar Sønsteby, Norwegian captain and author (b. 1918)
2015The death of Chris Burden, American sculptor, illustrator, and academic (b. 1946)
2018The death of David Goodall, Australian botanist and ecologist (b. 1914)
2019The death of Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba, Spanish politician and chemist (b. 1951)
2020The death of Betty Wright, American soul singer (b. 1953)
2021The death of Pauline Tinsley, British soprano (b. 1928)
2022The death of Bob Lanier, American professional basketball player (b. 1948)
2022The death of Leonid Kravchuk, Ukrainian politician (b.1934)

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