Murray Halberg

Olympic athlete

1933 –

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Who is Murray Halberg?

Sir Murray Gordon Halberg ONZ Kt. MBE is a former New Zealand middle distance runner who won the gold medal in the 5000 metres event at the 1960 Olympics. He also won gold medals in the 3 miles events at the 1958 and 1962 Commonwealth Games. He has worked for the welfare of children with disabilities since he founded the Halberg Trust in 1963.

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Born
Jul 7, 1933
Eketahuna
Also known as
  • Murray Gordon Halberg
Nationality
  • New Zealand
Lived in
  • Eketahuna

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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