Tina Connelly (born August 16, 1970) is a retired female

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from

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, who competed in the long-distance events. She represented her native country at the

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, finishing in 37th place in the women's 10,000 metres. Connelly claimed the bronze medal in the women's 10,000 metres at the

1999 Pan American Games The 1999 Pan American Games, officially the XIII Pan American Games () or the 13th Pan American Games and commonly known as Winnipeg 1999, were a major international multi-sport event that was held from July 23 to August 8, 1999, in Winnipeg, Ma ...

in Winnipeg.

Achievements

*All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise

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* * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Connelly, Tina 1970 births Living people Canadian female long-distance runners Canadian female marathon runners Athletes (track and field) at the 1999 Pan American Games Athletes (track and field) at the 2000 Summer Olympics Olympic track and field athletes for Canada Sportspeople from New Westminster Pan American Games bronze medalists for Canada Pan American Games bronze medalists in athletics (track and field) World Athletics Championships athletes for Canada Medalists at the 1999 Pan American Games 21st-century Canadian sportswomen 20th-century Canadian sportswomen Canadian Track and Field Championships winners