June Blackburn Explained

June Chamberlain
Birth Name:	Betty June Blackburn
Birth Date:	29 June 1933
Spouse:	1. Thomas Richard Manhire 2. Wallace Ronald Chamberlain
Country:	New Zealand
Sport:	Track and field

Betty June Chamberlain (formerly Manhire, née Blackburn; 29 June 1933 – 13 July 2005) was a New Zealand long jumper who represented her country at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.

Born on 29 June 1933,^[1] Blackburn represented New Zealand alongside Yvette Williams in the women's long jump at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver.^{[2] [3]} She finished in 13th place, recording a best leap of 16feet.^[3]

She was married twice: firstly to Thomas Richard Manhire until their divorce in 1973; and then to Wallace Ronald Chamberlain.^{[4] [5]} She died on 13 July 2005.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Death search: registration number 2005/16805 . Births, deaths & marriages online . Department of Internal Affairs . 25 February 2018.
2. Web site: June Chamberlain . 2016 . New Zealand Olympic Committee . 25 February 2018.
3. Web site: Results for the 1954 British Empire & Commonwealth Games – Athletics – Long jump – Women . 2014 . Commonwealth Games Federation . 25 February 2018.
4. Web site: Item ID R21349127 . Archives New Zealand . 25 February 2018.
5. Web site: Item ID R21349305 . Archives New Zealand . 25 February 2018.