Dorothea Parker

Who is Dorothea Parker?

Dorothea Parker was a New Zealand sprinter. Known as Dorrie, her name was Mary Dorothea Parker, later Smith.

At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the silver medal in the women's 440 yards relay alongside Shirley Hardman and Lesley Rowe. She also ran in the 100 yard, 220 yard and 660 yard relay events, coming 4th in each event.

Clark says 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. Her brother Clem Parker also won a medal at the 1950 British Empire Games.