Anita Neil, who was 18 when she competed in Mexico City in 1968, says she 'feels like a trailblazer'.
The first black woman to compete for Great Britain at the Olympic Games embraced her role as a sporting trailblazer as she was appointed MBE.
Ms Neil said it was "fantastic" that the ceremony was hosted by the Princess Royal, herself a former Olympian."I said it's an honour and a pleasure that I'm receiving the MBE from a fellow Olympian." Ms Neil said it was "fantastic" to receive her MBE from the Princess Royal - herself a British OlympianShe became an international athlete at 16 when reigning Olympic gold medallist Mary Rand was injured, taking her place at a competition in Lille, France.
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