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Anne McKenzie

Anne McKenzie

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For the Canadian First Nations woman also known as Anne McKenzie, see Matooskie.

Anne McKenzie (July 28, 1925 in Ceres, Cape Province, South Africa - July 23, 2014) was a South African Masters athlete pioneer, setting several world records[1][2] as early as the 1960s.[3] She continued setting records, not only on the track but in road bicycle events as well.[4] She had been the South African national champion in the 800 metres from its inception in 1963 for four straight years until 1966.[5]

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    "South African Masters Legend Anne McKenzie Who Has Died At 88". Lets Run. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
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    "800 meter ALL-TIME Rankings". Mastersathletics.net. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
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    "Masters Athletics: Masters Middle Distance Runners Tops in the World (Part 1)". Mastersrunners.blogspot.com. Archived from the original on 17 March 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
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    "Anne McKenzie | Who's Who SA". Whoswho.co.za. Archived from the original on 17 March 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
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    "South African Championships". Gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
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