FAST MARATHON.—Greymouth’s 21-year-old D. McKenzie running through the 19-mile mark, near Heathcote, on his way to winning the Canterbury marathon championship on Saturday. Taking the lead almost from the start, McKenzie completed the 26 mile 385 yard course in 2hr 22min 32sec. The time is believed to be the best yet run for the marathon by a South Island athlete.
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Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30677, 17 February 1965, Page 11
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60FAST MARATHON.—Greymouth’s 21-year-old D. McKenzie running through the 19-mile mark, near Heathcote, on his way to winning the Canterbury marathon championship on Saturday. Taking the lead almost from the start, McKenzie completed the 26 mile 385 yard course in 2hr 22min 32sec. The time is believed to be the best yet run for the marathon by a South Island athlete. Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30677, 17 February 1965, Page 11
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