Welch, Priscilla (1944–)
Welch, Priscilla (1944–)
English marathon runner. Born Priscilla Mayes, Nov 22, 1944, in Dean, England.
Won London Marathon (1987), breaking Great Britain's record; won New York City Marathon (1987).
See also (with Bill Rodgers) Masters Running and Racing (1991).
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