Avis McIntosh

Avis Fletcher (formerly McIntosh, née Brain; born 19 May 1938) is a former New Zealand hurdler and sprinter.

[1] She joined Lynndale Amateur Athletic and Harrier Club in the children's division in the 12- to 13-year-old age group.

From 1954 to 1956 McIntosh won the Auckland Championship two-and-a-half-mile cross country and the Hamilton road race.

An interesting tale is that Murray Halberg lost her medal in the toilets and had to be told to go back and find it.

A very fine all-round athlete, her skills ranged from hurdling, running, jumping, cross-country and pentathlon.