Rosemary Stirling

Rosemary Wright
Personal information
BornRosemary Olivia Stirling
(1947-12-11) 11 December 1947
Timaru, New Zealand
Height157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Weight51 kg (112 lb)
Spouse
Trevor Wright
RelativeSam Ruthe (grandson)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
400 m/440 y
ClubWBAC
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Great Britain
European Championships
1969 Athens 4 × 400 metres relay
1971 Helsinki 800 metres
European Indoor Championships
1969 Belgrade 400 metres
1971 Sofia 800 metres
Representing  Scotland
Commonwealth Games
1970 Edinburgh 800 metres

Rosemary Olivia Wright, née Stirling (11 December 1947) is a former British sprinter and middle-distance runner. She won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1969 European Championships, and a gold medal in the 800 m at the 1970 Commonwealth Games. Her 800 m best of 2:00.15, stood as the Scottish record for 30 years (1972–2002).

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