Marise Chamberlain

New Zealand distance runner

Marise Ann Millicent Chamberlain, (5 December 1935 – 5 November 2024) was a New Zealand middle-distance runner. At the time of her death in 2024, she was the only New Zealand woman to have won an Olympic medal in track athletics (Lorraine Moller won a medal in the marathon). She set world records over 440 yards, 400 metres and 1 mile.

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Marise Chamberlain was born on Thursday, 5 December 1935 in Christchurch, New Zealand. They were best known as a professional track and field athlete. Chamberlain's country of citizenship (nationality) was New Zealander. They died on Tuesday, 5 November 2024. They were 5' 7" (170 cm) tall and weighed 121 lbs (55 kg). Their zodiac star sign were Sagittarius.

You can find people similar to Marise Chamberlain by visiting our lists Medallists at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games and Athletes from Christchurch.

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Date of birth	5 December 1935	edit
Place of birth	Christchurch, New Zealand	edit
Date of death	5 November 2024	edit
Age	88 (age at death)
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Occupation category	Track and Field	edit
Nationality	New Zealander	edit

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Weight	121 lbs (55 kg)	edit
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Zodiac sign	Sagittarius
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