Ottey
Legendary J0amaican-born sprinter Merlene Joyce Ottey is set to visit the island next month.
The nine-time Olympic medalist, who resides in and competes for Slovenia, will be honored by the organizers of the Ben Francis Invitational Track Meet set for February 16. The meet is put on by her alma mater Vere Technical High.
She is expected to be in the island between February 11 and 18.
Ottey last came to Jamaica for an official visit in January 2011 when she was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the RJR Sports Foundation at the National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards ceremony.
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