About June Blackburn
Lived 1933 – 2005 (aged 72). June Blackburn was a New Zealand athletics competitor.
Betty June Chamberlain (formerly Manhire, née Blackburn; 29 June 1933 – 13 July 2005) was a New Zealand long jumper who represented her country at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
Born on 29 June 1933, Blackburn represented New Zealand alongside Yvette Williams in the women's long jump at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver. She finished in 13th place, recording a best leap of . She died on 13 July 2005.
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Who was June Blackburn?
New Zealand athletics competitor
When was June Blackburn born?
June Blackburn was born on 29 June 1933.
When did June Blackburn die?
June Blackburn died on 13 July 2005.
What was June Blackburn's occupation?
June Blackburn was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was June Blackburn?
June Blackburn was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). June Blackburn. https://biography.guide/june-blackburn/
MLA: "June Blackburn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/june-blackburn/.
Chicago: "June Blackburn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/june-blackburn/.
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