Mary Lawler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameJanice Marie "Mary"•Lawler
Used nameMary•Lawler
Born25 November 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA)
Measurements162 cm / 59 kg
AffiliationsFalldin Club, Minneapolis
NOC United States

Biography

Mary Lawler grew up skating for the Falldin Club and Marshall High School. In 1963 she was third in all-around at the US Championships. She competed at the 1964 Winter Olympics despite a severe case of shin splints. Lawler also competed at the 1964 World Championships, placing third in the 500 metres that year.

Personal Bests: 500 – 45.8 (1964); 1000 – 1:35.6 (1964); 1500 – 2:30.9 (1964); 3000 – 5:31.8 (1964).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) USA Mary Lawler
500 metres, Women (Olympic) 7
1,500 metres, Women (Olympic) 19