Janice "Jan" Melbourne Merrill (born June 18, 1956) is a retired American runner.

She was equally untouchable in self-promotion or dealing with the media, often deferring to her coach, Norm Higgins.

[2] She lost other record opportunities because the only times she could get a decent race in the United States was against men.

[7] After retiring from competitions she became a high school and college track coach.

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