Mary Peters

In September 1972 Mary Peters won the gold medal for the pentathlon at the Munich Olympics. Her skill as an athlete could not be disputed, yet this was to mark only the beginning of her story. A beloved figure in her adopted home of Northern Ireland, Mary has spent decades promoting and encouraging its young sportspeople.

In septembrie 1972, Mary Peters a castigat medalia de aur la pentatlon la Jocurile Olimpice de la Munchen. Abilitatea ei de atleta nu putea fi contestata, dar aceasta avea sa marcheze doar inceputul povestii ei.