Marilyn Neufville
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Non-starter |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Marilyn Fay•Neufville |
| Used name | Marilyn•Neufville |
| Born | 16 November 1952 in Hectors River, Portland (JAM) |
| Measurements | 165 cm / 55 kg |
| Affiliations | California Golden Bears, Berkeley (USA) |
| NOC |  Jamaica |
Biography
Marilyn Neufville had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1971 Pan American Games 400 metres, 3rd in the 1971 Pan American Games 4×400 metres Relay (with Ruth Williams, Yvonne Saunders, and the non-Olympian Beverly Franklin).
Moved from Jamaica at an early age and competed for Great Britain where she grew up. She switched to Jamaica shortly before the 1970 Commonwealth Games in a move which was controversial.
Personal Best: 400 – 51.02 (1970).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Athletics | JAM |
Marilyn Neufville | |||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Women (Olympic) | Jamaica | |||||
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Athletics | JAM |
Marilyn Neufville | |||
| 400 metres, Women (Olympic) | 4 h3 r1/4 | |||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Women (Olympic) | Jamaica |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–0–1 1971 Cali ATH gold: 400 m, bronze: 4×400 m relay)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships (1–0–0 1970 Wien gold: 400 m (competed for Great Britain))
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–0–0 1970 Edinburgh ATH gold: 400 m)