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Ngaire Drake

Ngaire Drake

NZLNZLWomen
Birth dateMay 11, 1949
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Ngaire Drake is a New Zealand long-distance runner, born on May 11, 1949. She competes primarily in the Marathon, 15Kilometr and 10MilesRoa.

Her personal bests include 2:35:50 in the Marathon, 55:05 in the 15Kilometr and 57:49 in the 10MilesRoa. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
Marathon
2:35:50
10 Miles Road
57:49
1990 season best
2:37:50
Mar 4, 1990
1990 season best
Age
77 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:35:50, 10 Miles Road 57:49, 1990 season best 2:37:50 (Mar 4, 1990) · 77 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1990
Marathon
2:37:50-Mar 4, 1990
↓
-
1989
15Kilometr
55:05-Jul 9, 1989
↑
-
1989
10MilesRoa
57:49-Sep 4, 1989--
1989
Marathon
2:35:50-Mar 5, 1989
↓
-
1988
Marathon
2:39:25-Jul 24, 1988
↓
-
1986
Marathon
2:38:08-Nov 15, 1986
↓
-
1985
Marathon
2:36:00-Mar 3, 1985
↓
-
1984
15Kilometr
55:06-Oct 13, 1984
↑
-
1984
Marathon
2:36:54-Sep 23, 1984
↓
-
1983
Marathon
2:43:51-Aug 7, 1983
↓
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982
Marathon
2:42:25-Oct 24, 1982
↓
-
1981
Marathon
2:37:12-Mar 29, 1981
↓
-

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:50-Mar 4Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya

1989

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
57:49-Sep 4Park Forest Scenic, Park Forest, IL
15Kilometr
55:05-Jul 9Boilermaker, Utica, NY
Marathon
2:35:50-Mar 5Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:25-Jul 24Brisbane Marathon, Brisbane

1986

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:08-Nov 15Tokyo
Marathon
2:38:52-Jun 8Sydney
Marathon
2:38:46-Mar 2Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya

1985

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:53-Oct 27New York Marathon, New York, NY
Marathon
2:38:48-Jun 9Sydney Marathon, Sydney
Marathon
2:36:00-Mar 3Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
55:06-Oct 13Juarez Classic, El Paso, TX
Marathon
2:36:54-Sep 23Paris Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:41:25-Jun 10Sydney Marathon, Sydney

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:43:51-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:42:25-Oct 24Hamilton Marathon, Hamilton

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:12-Mar 29London Marathon, London

Honours

6

New York Marathon

Marathon

1985
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London Marathon

Marathon

1981
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ngaire Drake's Marathon personal best?

Ngaire Drake's Marathon personal best is 2:35:50, set on Mar 5, 1989 in Nagoya (JPN).

Which events does Ngaire Drake compete in?

Ngaire Drake competes in the Marathon and 10 Miles Road.

How did Ngaire Drake perform in 1990?

1990 season best: 2:37:50, set on Mar 4, 1990.