Brenda Matthews
Brenda Matthews ( Brenda Patricia Matthews; born February 19, 1949 in Auckland ) is a former New Zealand hurdler and sprinter .
In 1966, she was seventh over 80 m hurdles at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston and was eliminated over 100 yards in the semi-finals.
In the 1972 Olympics she reached over 100 m the quarterfinals and was eliminated over 100 m hurdles in the lead.
In 1974 she was at the British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch seventh over 100 m hurdles and fifth in the 4 x 100 meter relay .
She was New Zealand champion three times over 100 yards or 100 m (1966, 1968, 1972) and five times over 80 m hurdles or 100 m hurdles (1966-1968, 1972, 1974).
Personal bests
- 100 m: 11.77 s, September 1, 1972, Munich
- 80 m hurdles: 10.8 s, February 26, 1966, Auckland
- 100 m hurdles: 13.69 s, January 29, 1974, Christchurch (hand-stopped: 13.4 s, 1972)
Web links
- Brenda Matthews in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
- Brenda Matthews in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Matthews, Brenda |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Matthews, Brenda Patricia |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | New Zealand hurdler and sprinter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 19, 1949 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Auckland |