Maria Mutola
Maria de Lurdes Mutola (born October 27, 1972) is a retired female athlete from Mozambique who has specialized in the 800 m. She was born in Maputo, hence the nickname of "The Maputo Express. She is the fourth track & field athlete to compete at six Olympic Games. She is a three-time world champion in this event and a one-time olympic champion.
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