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What did Mary Decker do in her early career?
In her early teens, Mary Decker was already recognized as a world-class runner. She won international acclaim in 1973 after winning the 800 meters at a US-Soviet meet.
Did Mary Decker ever get hurt in her career running?
By the end of 1974, Mary Decker had developed the muscle condition compartment syndrome. This resulted in a series of injuries. She did not compete in the 1976 Olympics.
Did Mary Decker's running career have to end as a result of compartment syndrome and her injuries?
In 1978 Mary Decker had an operation to try to cure compartment syndrome, which kept her out of competition for a period.

Question: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other interesting aspects about the Mary Decker article besides her operation to try to cure her compartment syndrome?