Dorothea Parker

Mary Dorothea "Dorrie" Parker (later Smith; 10 August 1928 – 24 December 1993) was a New Zealand sprinter. At the 1950 British Empire Games she won a silver medal in the 440 yards relay, alongside Shirley Hardman and Lesley Rowe.[2] She also ran in the 100 yard, 220 yard, and 660 yard relay, placing fourth in each event. Clark said she was overlooked for the 1954 British Empire Games at Vancouver, and that the games results indicate she could have been a finalist.

Dorothea Parker
Parker at the 1950 British Empire Games
Personal information
Born10 August 1928
Died24 December 1993 (aged 65)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprint
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 12.0 (1950)
200 m – 24.6 (1950)[1]
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
1950 Auckland440 yards relay

She was married with former Waikato rugby and basketball representative Reg Smith; they had seven children. Parker died of cancer aged 65.[3] Her brother Clem Parker also won a bronze medal in a sprint relay at the 1950 British Empire Games.

References
  1. Dorrie Parker. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. Profile on the New Zealand Olympic Committee website
  3. Maryanne Twentyman (4 May 2012) Veteran has roast duck in his sights as season starts. Waikato Times.

Further reading
  • John Clark: Athletes at the Games. Athletics New Zealand, 1998, ISBN 0473-05498-1, page 98



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