Raelene Boyle, Am Mbe
Vice President for Healthcare Outcomes Policy and
Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
university of auckland
Norway
Biography
Raelene represented Australia in track and field at three Olympic Games. She won three Olympic silver medals, seven Commonwealth gold medals and two Commonwealth silver medals. In 2007, she was made a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work with cancer organisations, particularly BCNA.
Research Interest
Raelene is one of the National Trust’s 100 Living Treasures, a member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame and of the Australian Track and Field Hall of Fame, and was named in Australia’s Top 100 Sportswomen of All Time. in 2017, Raelene was awarded Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame - one of Australia's highest honours. Raelene was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996.
