Photo: Jack de Nijs for Anefo / CC BY-SA 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Ann Packer commands my deepest respect. At the 1964 Tokyo Olympics she took gold in the 800 metres and silver in the 400, the former in an event that wasn't even her main specialty after a career as a sprinter, hurdler and long jumper. That a girl from rural Moulsford could write history on the other side of the world is remarkable, and her later MBE feels thoroughly earned. More than half a century later, the thought of her surging finish still gives me chills. Athletes of this caliber transcend their era, and Packer absolutely belongs in that company.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ann Packer
- Name (Japanese)
- アン・パッカー
- Reading
- あん・ぱっかー
- Born
- March 8, 1942 (age 84)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
- Origin
- Moulsford, United Kingdom
- Height
- 169 cm
- Occupation
- middle-distance runner
2. Background
- University
- University of Greenwich
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ann Packer born?
Born March 8, 1942 (age 84).
Where is Ann Packer from?
Ann Packer is from Moulsford, United Kingdom.
What does Ann Packer do?
Ann Packer works as middle-distance runner.
How tall is Ann Packer?
Ann Packer is 169 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.