Callender, Beverley (1956–)
Callender, Beverley (1956–)
English runner. Name variations: Bev Goddard-Callender. Born Aug 28, 1956, in Barbados.
Won a gold medal for the 4×100-meter relay at Commonwealth Games (1982) and a silver medal in the 4×400-meter relay at World championships (1983); won Olympic bronze medals in the 4×100-meter relay at Moscow (1980) and Los Angeles (1984).
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