About Ray Puckett
Born 1935. Ray Puckett is a New Zealand athlete and athletics competitor.
Athletics
Puckett was 18 years old when he began being coached by Arthur Lydiard, who saw potential in Puckett as a marathon runner. Puckett went on to win five national marathon titles, He was the first New Zealander to complete a marathon in under two hours 30 minutes, Competing in the marathon at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Puckett finished in 51st place in a time of 2:37:36. and is one of the three leading makers of croquet mallets in New Zealand.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ray Puckett?
New Zealand distance runner
When was Ray Puckett born?
Ray Puckett was born on 17 December 1935 in Gillingham.
What is Ray Puckett's occupation?
Ray Puckett is an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Ray Puckett?
Ray Puckett is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Puckett. https://biography.guide/ray-puckett/
MLA: "Ray Puckett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-puckett/.
Chicago: "Ray Puckett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ray-puckett/.
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