Description:
(Athlete) Maria de Lurdes Mutola is a retired Mozambican female track and field athlete known for specializing in the 800 meters running event. She is a three-time world champion and one-time Olympic champion in this discipline. Mutola's career spanned two decades, during which she achieved consistent success in major championships. She is highly regarded as one of the greatest 800 meters female runners of all time. Mutola holds the unique distinction of winning titles at various prestigious competitions in the same event. Additionally, she serves as the main coach and mentor to Caster Semenya.