Ann Packer's athletics career was brief. She was a sprinter who was favorite for the 400m gold at Tokyo, but was beaten into 2nd by Australian Betty Cuthbert. Having only ran a handful of 800m's she had a PB of only 2:05.3. Finishing 5th in the first round of the 800m in 2:12.6 she qualified for the final running 2:06.0 in her semi. Lining up for the final she was the slowest of the eight competitors. David Coleman is the commentator.