David Closs McKenzie (born 16 March 1943 in Dunollie, Grey District) is a former long-distance runner from New Zealand.
McKenzie won the Boston Marathon in 1967, setting a new course record of 2 hours 15 minutes 45 seconds.
[1] A 24-year-old printer with the Greymouth Evening Star at the time, he lived in Rūnanga on the West Coast.
Described as "diminutive, McKenzie is 5 feet, 4 inches in height, weighing only 8 stone, 8 pounds.
"[2] McKenzie represented New Zealand in the men's marathon at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in Mexico City (1968).