Marjorie Bailey facts for kids
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| Born | 21 November 1947 Lockeport, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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| Sport | Sprinting | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 100 metres, 200 metres, 4 x 100 m relay | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Marjorie Bailey (born 21 November 1947) is a Canadian athlete. She was a very fast runner, known as a sprinter. She competed in races like the 100 metres and 200 metres. She also ran in relay races, where a team of runners passes a baton.
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Competing at the Olympics
Marjorie Bailey represented Canada at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. The Olympics are a huge international sports event. She ran in the women's 100 metres and 200 metres races. She did very well, reaching the semi-final round in both events. This means she was among the fastest runners in the world.
Setting a Canadian Record
At the 1976 Olympics, Marjorie was part of the 4 x 100 metre relay team. She ran the last part of the race, called the "anchor leg." Her team finished fourth, just missing a medal. However, they set a new Canadian and Commonwealth record with a time of 43.17 seconds. This was a fantastic achievement for the team.
Medals at Major Games
Marjorie Bailey won several medals during her career. She competed in important international events.
Commonwealth Games Success
At the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada, Marjorie won a silver medal. This was for the 4 x 100 metres relay race. The Commonwealth Games bring together athletes from countries that were once part of the British Empire.
Pan American Games Medals
In 1975, Marjorie competed at the 1975 Pan American Games in Mexico City. These games feature athletes from North and South America. She won two bronze medals there. One was for the 100 metres race. The other was for the 4 x 100 metres relay. She also finished fourth in the 200 metres race at these games.
Early Career Highlights
Before her medal wins, Marjorie also competed at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games. She finished fourth in the 200 metres race. She also placed sixth in the 100 metres. These early results showed her great potential as a sprinter.
Her Family History
Marjorie Bailey's family has a special history. She is a descendant of people known as Black Loyalists. These were people of African origin who were enslaved or free. In the 1780s, they moved to Canada from America. They came after the American Revolutionary War.
