Bailey, Angela (1962–)
Bailey, Angela (1962–)
Canadian runner. Born in Coventry, England, of Jamaican parentage, Feb 28, 1962.
At Commonwealth Games, won a silver medal (1978); won a silver medal in 4 × 400-meter relay at Los Angeles Olympics (1984); was a finalist in the 100- and 200-meter races in World championships (1983).
See also Women in World History.
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