Gunnell, Sally (1966–)

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Gunnell, Sally (1966–)

British runner. Born in Chigwell, England, July 29, 1966; married Jonathan Bigg (runner).

Immensely popular in England, placed 1st for 400 meters (1986), 1st for 400-meter hurdles (1990, 1994) and 1st for 4 × 400-meter relay (1990, 1994) at Commonwealth Games; won European Indoor championships (1989), European Cup (1993, 1994, 1996, 1997), Goodwill Games (1994), European championships (1994), World Cup (1994), and the World championship (1993); won a gold medal for the 400-meter hurdles and a bronze for the 4 × 400-meter relay at Barcelona Olympics (1992); was #1 in Track & Field News World rankings (1993, 1994).

See also Women in World History.

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