at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh and won a silver medal in the 4 x 100 metres relay. Later life When she was 23 she had to retire to lack of money and facilities and she hid her trophies. When the Olympic torch passed through her home town of Wellingborough she was the only Olympic athlete and she wasn't asked to carry it. Only later was she recognised for her contribution. Neil continues to live in and has participated in local events. In 2012, she was a guest of honour at the opening of the Wellingborough Museum's exhibition on the Olympic Games. A portrait of her hangs in the museum. She also served as guest of honour at the official opening of the Knights Court in Wellingborough in 2014. References External links 1950 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1968 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics Black British sportswomen British female sprinters Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics Commonwealth Games silver medallists for England European Athletics Championships medalists Olympic athletes of Great Britain People from Wellingborough Olympic female sprinters Medallists at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games