Rex Wilson

Rex Albert Wilson (born 10 April 1960 in Wanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui) is a retired male long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he finished in 16th place in the men's marathon, clocking 2:15:51. He set his personal best (2:10:48) in the classic distance in 1990.

After his Olympic career came to a close he became a volunteer firefighter, something he continues to this day as chief. On this experience he has said "people say they do it for the community, but I do it for me."

He also runs a jewellery store in Paihia with his wife. They has been the victim of several ram raids.

After Wilson was diagnosed with stage four cancer in mid 2022, 15 years to the month after he raised $15,052 for cancer research. He had a robot remove his prostate.

He has a daughter.

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