Anne Smith (runner)

Anne Smith

Anne Smith (#56, at left) during the final of the 800m at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, which was won by Ann Packer.
Personal information
Nationality	England
Born	1 August 1941 Amersham, England
Died	9 November 1993 (aged 52) London
Medal record Athletics Representing  England British Empire & Commonwealth Games 1966 Kingston 880 yards

Anne Rosemary Smith (31 August 1941 – 9 November 1993) was a sprinter and middle distance runner, who specialised in the 1500 metres and mile events. She represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. In 1967, Smith broke two world records in one race, running 4:17.3 for the 1500 metres and 4:37.0 for the mile. These were the first 1500 m and mile world records to be ratified by the IAAF.