Merlene Ottey

Ottey's smooth, economical bend running made her one of the great 200m runners, and that economy is the likeliest explanation for a career that never seemed to end. She won Olympic medals across five Games from 1980 to 2000, nine in total, and was still racing for Slovenia in her fifties. Her relaxed shoulders and tall posture through the curve are worth watching for anyone interested in sprinting that holds up with age.