About Helen Mackenzie
Lived 1930 – 2018 (aged 88). Helen Mackenzie was a New Zealand swimmer and bacteriologist.
Helen Margaret Jean Richards (née Mackenzie; 20 April 1930 – 6 August 2018) was a New Zealand swimmer who represented her country at the 1950 Empire Games.
Career Educated at St Cuthbert's College, Mackenzie won the 440 yards freestyle title, representing Auckland, at the New Zealand national swimming championships in 1950. She also represented New Zealand at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland in the same event. She recorded a time of 5:47.6 to finish third in her heat and did not progress to the final.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Helen Mackenzie?
New Zealand swimmer (1930–2018)
When was Helen Mackenzie born?
Helen Mackenzie was born on 20 April 1930 in Auckland.
When did Helen Mackenzie die?
Helen Mackenzie died on 6 August 2018 in Alabama.
What was Helen Mackenzie's occupation?
Helen Mackenzie was a swimmer and bacteriologist.
What nationality was Helen Mackenzie?
Helen Mackenzie was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Helen Mackenzie (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Helen Mackenzie. https://biography.guide/helen-mackenzie/
MLA: "Helen Mackenzie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/helen-mackenzie/.
Chicago: "Helen Mackenzie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/helen-mackenzie/.
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