In 1949 , she finished second , and was the leading New Zealander , behind Shirley Strickland from Australia .
Rowe won the New Zealand national 220 yards sprint title four times : in 1948 , 1951 , 1952 , and 1953 .
In 1949 , Rowe finished second , and was the leading New Zealand   , behind Shirley Strickland from Australia .
Rowe won the New Zealand national 220 yards sprint title four times : in 1948 , 1951 , 1952 , and 1953 .