Margaret Coomber
British middle- and long-distance runner
About Margaret Coomber
Born 1950. Margaret Coomber is a British middle-distance runner, long-distance runner and sprinter.
Margaret Teresa Coomber (née MacSherry; born 13 June 1950) is a British retired middle-distance runner.
Biography At the 1972 Olympics Games in Munich, Coomber represented Great Britain in the women's 800 metres.
Coomber finished third behind Lesley Kiernan in the 800 metres event at the 1974 WAAA Championships.
Coomber competed for the Florida State Seminoles track and field team, where she led off the winning 4 × 880 yards relay team at the 1982 AIAW Indoor Track and Field Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Margaret Coomber?
British middle- and long-distance runner
When was Margaret Coomber born?
Margaret Coomber was born on 13 June 1950 in Dartford.
What is Margaret Coomber's occupation?
Margaret Coomber is a middle-distance runner, long-distance runner and sprinter.
What nationality is Margaret Coomber?
Margaret Coomber is British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Margaret Coomber
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