Dorothea Parker, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetDorothea Parker
New Zealand sprinter
Date of Birth: 10-Aug-1928
Date of Death: 24-Dec-1993
Profession: sprinter
Nationality: New Zealand
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Dorothea Parker
- Mary Dorothea "Dorrie" Parker (later Smith; 10 August 1928 – 24 December 1993) was a New Zealand sprinter.
- At the 1950 British Empire Games she won a silver medal in the 440 yards relay, alongside Shirley Hardman and Lesley Rowe.
- She also ran in the 100 yard, 220 yard, and 660 yard relay, placing fourth in each event.
- Clark said she was overlooked for the 1954 British Empire Games at Vancouver, and that the games results indicate she could have been a finalist. She was married with former Waikato rugby and basketball representative Reg Smith; they had seven children.
- Parker died of cancer aged 65.
- Her brother Clem Parker also won a bronze medal in a sprint relay at the 1950 British Empire Games.
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