Chris Donaldson (born 26 May 1975 in
Auckland
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, New Zealand) is a New Zealand
sprinter who represented his country at the
1996
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and
2000 Summer Olympics
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. He is the son of film director
Roger Donaldson
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. He also competed at the
1998
1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''.
Events January
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and
2006 Commonwealth Games
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. He was part of the 4 by 100m relay team that set the current national record. Currently, Chris is the strength and conditioning coach of the
NZ National Cricket team.
He has been appointed as the strength and conditioning coach of the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.
Personal bests
References
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1975 births
Living people
New Zealand people of Australian descent
New Zealand male sprinters
Commonwealth Games competitors for New Zealand
Athletes (track and field) at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
Athletes (track and field) at the 2002 Commonwealth Games
Athletes (track and field) at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
Olympic athletes of New Zealand
Athletes (track and field) at the 1996 Summer Olympics
Athletes (track and field) at the 2000 Summer Olympics
Athletes from Auckland
People educated at Logan Park High School
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