Anne McKenzie


Anne McKenzie was a South African athlete, who set several Masters W40 [800 metres world record progression|masters world records] as early as the 1960s. She continued setting records, not only on the track but in road bicycle events as well.

Biography

She had been the South African national champion in the 800 metres from its inception in 1963 for four straight years until 1966.
McKenzie finished third behind Anne [Smith (runner)|Anne Smith] in the 880 yards event at the British 1965 [WAAA Championships], where she set a South African record in a time of 2.09.4. Two years later she finished second to Smith in the same event at the 1967 WAAA Championships.