Anne Hare

Caroline 'Anne' Hare, a Wellingtonian, represented New Zealand at the 1996 Summer Olympics, where she finished an impressive 13th out of 46 competitors in the women's 5000 metre final—the first Olympic event for that distance. Throughout her career, she competed in three Commonwealth Games (1986, 1990, 1994) and made significant contributions to women's athletics in New Zealand.

Anne's running career took off at age 18 under the guidance of coaches John and Penny Hunt, where she adopted innovative training methods that diverged from traditional New Zealand practices. By her early twenties, she was competing internationally, achieving personal bests across various distances, including a New Zealand record of 5:44.67 in the 2000 meters in 1986.

In the 1980’s and 1990’s, Anne excelled on the American road racing circuit, recognised for her strength and endurance. After retiring from elite competition, she became an coach and advocate for athletes, particularly focused on improving conditions for women in sports. She has served on various boards, including Athletics New Zealand, and was in coaching at Wellington East Athletics club.

A passionate advocate for athlete rights, Anne is known for her candid views on training practices and her significant contributions to team success