About Mary O'Connor
Born 1955. Mary O'Connor is a New Zealand athletics competitor.
Mary Theresa O'Connor (born 19 April 1955) is a retired long-distance runner from New Zealand. She competed for her native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. There she ended up in 27th place in the women's marathon. O'Connor set her personal best in the classic distance (2:28.20) in 1983. She was born in Hokitika, West Coast.
In 1990, O'Connor was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mary O'Connor?
New Zealand distance runner
When was Mary O'Connor born?
Mary O'Connor was born on 19 June 1955.
What is Mary O'Connor's occupation?
Mary O'Connor is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Mary O'Connor?
Mary O'Connor is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mary O'Connor (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mary O'Connor. https://biography.guide/mary-o-connor-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Mary O'Connor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mary-o-connor-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "Mary O'Connor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mary-o-connor-athletics-competitor/.
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