Mary Lawler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameJanice Marie "Mary"•Lawler
Used nameMary•Lawler
Born25 November 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA)
Died14 November 1998 (aged 53 years 11 months 19 days) in Bonita Springs, Florida (USA)
Measurements162 cm / 59 kg
AffiliationsFalldin Club, Minneapolis
NOC United States

Biography

Mary Lawler grew up skating for the Falldin Club and Marshall High School. In 1963 she was third in all-around at the US Championships. She competed at the 1964 Winter Olympics despite a severe case of shin splints. Lawler also competed at the 1964 World Championships, placing third in the 500 metres that year.

Personal Bests: 500 – 45.8 (1964); 1000 – 1:35.6 (1964); 1500 – 2:30.9 (1964); 3000 – 5:31.8 (1964).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) USA Mary Lawler
500 metres, Women (Olympic) 7
1,500 metres, Women (Olympic) 19