Madeleine Chapman
New Zealand journalist, sportsperson / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Madeleine Elsie Chapman (born 16 March 1994)[2] is a New Zealand editor, journalist and author, and the current editor of The Spinoff and former editor of North & South. Chapman co-wrote the autobiography of New Zealand professional basketball player, Steven Adams, and in 2020 a biography of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern.
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Madeleine Chapman | |
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Born | (1994-03-16) 16 March 1994 (age 30)[1] Wellington, New Zealand[2] |
Occupation(s) | Editor, author, journalist, cricketer, javelin thrower |
Organisation(s) | The Spinoff, North & South |
Sports career | |
Event | Javelin throw |
Sports achievements and titles | |
National finals | Javelin champion (2013, 2017) |
Personal best | 50.98 m (2017) |
Cricket information | |
Batting | Right-handed |
Bowling | Right-arm medium[3] |
Role | Batter |
International information | |
National side |
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Domestic team information | |
Years | Team |
2010/11–2012/13 | Wellington Blaze |
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Chapman is a former athlete, competing as a member of the Samoa women's national cricket team and as a New Zealand domestic champion javelin thrower.[4]