1940 - 2026
Mary Bignal Rand British Track and Field
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Rest in Peace Mary Bignal Rand.
Passed away on 27th March, 2026 aged 86.
Mary Bignal Rand dating history
Relationships
Mary Bignal Rand was previously married to John Reese, Bill Toomey (1969 - 1991) and Sidney Rand (rower) (1961 - 1966).
Mary Bignal Rand was in a relationship with Eef Kamerbeek (1960 - 1961).
About
British Track and Field Mary Bignal Rand was born Mary Denise Bignal on 10th February, 1940 in Wells, England UK and passed away on 27th Mar 2026 California, USA aged 86. She is most remembered for 1964 Summer Olympics. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 3 |
34 years, 3 months
|
21 years, 1 month
|
5 years
|
|---|
| Dating | 1 |
1 year
|
-
|
-
|
|---|
| Total | 4 |
34 years, 3 months
|
16 years
|
1 year
|
|---|
Details
| First Name |
Mary
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| Middle Name |
Denise
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| Last Name |
Rand
|
| Maiden Name |
Bignal
|
| Full Name at Birth |
Mary Denise Bignal
|
| Alternative Name |
Mary Rand, Mary Denise Rand, Mary Denise Bignal
|
| Birthday |
10th February, 1940
|
| Birthplace |
Wells, England UK
|
| Died |
27th March, 2026
|
| Place of Death |
California, USA
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| Height |
5' 8" (173 cm)
|
| Weight |
134lbs (61 kg)
|
| Build |
Athletic
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
|
| Nationality |
British
|
| Occupation |
Track and Field
|
| Claim to Fame |
1964 Summer Olympics
|
Mary Denise Rand, MBE (née Bignal on 10 February 1940) is an English former track and field athlete. She won the long jump at the 1964 Summer Olympics by breaking the world record, the first British female to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field. She remains the only Great Britain female athlete to win three medals in a single Games.
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