About Dave McKenzie
Born 1943. Dave McKenzie is a New Zealand athletics competitor.
David Closs McKenzie (born 16 March 1943 in Dunollie, Grey District) is a former long-distance runner from New Zealand. McKenzie won the Boston Marathon in 1967, setting a new course record of 2 hours 15 minutes 45 seconds. He was the first New Zealander to win the Boston Marathon.
A 24-year-old printer with the Greymouth Evening Star at the time, he lived in RÅ«nanga on the West Coast. McKenzie had won eight of his 10 previous marathons and was voted West Coast Sportsman of the Year for two successive years. Described as "diminutive, McKenzie is 5 feet, 4 inches in height, weighing only 8 stone, 8 pounds."
McKenzie represented New Zealand in the men's marathon at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in Mexico City (1968).
Achievements All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Dave McKenzie?
New Zealand distance runner
When was Dave McKenzie born?
Dave McKenzie was born on 16 March 1943.
What is Dave McKenzie's occupation?
Dave McKenzie is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Dave McKenzie?
Dave McKenzie is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dave McKenzie (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave McKenzie. https://biography.guide/dave-mckenzie/
MLA: "Dave McKenzie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dave-mckenzie/.
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