Chris Donaldson (born 26 May 1975 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand sprinter who represented his country at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics. He is the son of film director Roger Donaldson. He also competed at the 1998 and 2006 Commonwealth Games. 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
| Distance | Time | Place | Date |
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| 100 m | 10.17 | Kuala Lumpur | 1998 |
| 200 m | 20.42 NR | Melbourne | 1997 |
| 4 × 100 m relay | 38.99 NR | Sydney | 2005 |
References
- "Chris Donaldson". athletics.org.nz. 2011. Archived from the original on 19 July 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- Profile at the New Zealand Olympic Committee website
- "'You can't control how the ball bounces, but you can control athleticism'". Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
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| New Zealand national champions in men's 200 m | |
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