Tanya-Gee Blake (born 16 January 1971 in London, England, United Kingdom) is a retired British-born Maltese middle-distance runner, who specialized in the 800 metres. Holding a dual citizenship to compete internationally, Blake set a historic milestone as the first Maltese athlete to break a two-minute barrier and a national record in the 800 metres at the 2003 Prefontaine Classic Grand Prix in Eugene, Oregon, United States, that guaranteed her a spot on her adopted nation's team for the 2004 Summer Olympics. During her athletic career, Blake trained for the Zurrieq Wolves track and field team.
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Tanya-Gee Blake 16 January 1971 (age 54) London, England, United Kingdom
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