 Parker at the 1950 British Empire Games | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mary Dorothea Parker (1928-08-10)10 August 1928 |
| Died | 24 December 1993(1993-12-24) (aged 65) |
Spouse | Reg Smith |
| Relative | Clem Parker (brother) |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Sprint |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personalbest(s) | 100 m – 12.0 (1950) 200 m – 24.6 (1950)[1] |
Medal record | |
Mary Dorothea Smith (néeParker; 10 August 1928 – 24 December 1993) was a New Zealand sprinter. At the1950 British Empire Games she won a silver medal in the 440 yards relay, alongsideShirley Hardman andLesley Rowe. She also ran in the 100 yard, 220 yard, and 660 yard relay, placing fourth in each event.[2] She was overlooked for the1954 British Empire Games at Vancouver, where results indicate that she could have been a finalist.[3]
She was married to former Waikato rugby and basketball representative Reg Smith; they had seven children. Parker died of cancer, aged 65, on 24 December 1993.[4] Her brotherClem Parker also won a bronze medal in a sprint relay at the1950 British Empire Games.
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