Rona Iris MCCARTHY (1916 – 2016)
Name
Rona Iris McCarthyMaiden name
TongGender
FemaleBirthdate
22 August 1916Birthplace
HastingsMarriage(s)
07 November 1939
St Matthew's Church, Hastings
Date of death
31 January 2016Place of death
Mary Doyle Resthome, Havelock NorthPartner(s)
Children
Primary education
Haumoana School, Mahora SchoolSecondary education
Hastings High SchoolRelated records
- Newspaper Article 2016 - Pre-war medallist made history
- McCarthy, Rona Iris Death Notice 2016
- McCarthy, Rona Iris Interview
- Newspaper Article 2015 - Hurdler looks to score century
- Newspaper Article 2014 - Rona helped blaze women’s hurdles trail
- Newspaper Article 2010 - Rona recalls obstacles to Games glory
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Biography
Empire Games track and field medallist in 80 yards hurdles, 1938
Awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours, 1979
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