Sandra Blewett
New Zealand marathon swimmer
About Sandra Blewett
Lived 1949 – 2024 (aged 74–75). Sandra Blewett was a New Zealand long-distance swimmer.
Sandra Lee Blewett (16 September 1949 – 1 January 2024) was a New Zealand swimmer and coach.
Career Since 1971, Blewett was an advanced swimming instructor and coach for non-disabled and disabled swimmers. She was also an athlete in her own right. She held records of 44 hours for endurance swimming from Whangarei to Auckland, 33 hours for a double crossing of Lake Taupō and a 25-hour swim in a heated 25 metre swimming pool. After this she was a member of the board of Paralympics New Zealand from 2001 to 2008.
Blewett was awarded an MBE in the 1992 New Year Honours. In 2022, Paralympics New Zealand awarded her the PNZ Order of Merit for outstanding service.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sandra Blewett?
New Zealand marathon swimmer (1949–2024)
When was Sandra Blewett born?
Sandra Blewett was born on 16 September 1949 in Auckland.
When did Sandra Blewett die?
Sandra Blewett died in 2024.
What was Sandra Blewett's occupation?
Sandra Blewett was a long-distance swimmer.
What nationality was Sandra Blewett?
Sandra Blewett was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sandra Blewett. https://biography.guide/sandra-blewett/
MLA: "Sandra Blewett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sandra-blewett/.
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