Ann Packer

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.

Ann Elizabeth Packer MBE (born 8 March 1942) is an English former sprinter, hurdler and long jumper. She won a gold medal in the 800 metres and a silver in the 400 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics.

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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

Blood type

Private

Height

169 cm

Agency

Private

Occupation

middle-distance runner

Elementary school

Private

Junior high

Private

High school

Private

University

University of Greenwich

Awards & achievements

• Member of the Order of the British Empire

Spouse

Private

Children

Private

Parents

Private

Siblings

Private

Motto

Private

• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%91%E3%83%83%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC

Tags

• middle-distance runner

Last updated

2026-06-02

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