Donald McKenzie (disambiguation) facts for kids

Don or Donald McKenzie is a name shared by many interesting people! When you see a name like this, it often means there are several different individuals who share the same name. This page helps you learn about some of the famous people named Don or Donald McKenzie, MacKenzie, or Mackenzie.

Sports Stars Named Don McKenzie

Many people named Don McKenzie have made a name for themselves in the world of sports. They have competed in different games and even represented their countries!

Don McKenzie (Swimmer)

• Don McKenzie (born in 1947) is an American Olympic swimmer. He was a very fast swimmer and competed in the Olympic Games. Winning an Olympic medal is a huge achievement for any athlete!

Don McKenzie (Curler)

• Don McKenzie is a Canadian curler. Curling is a sport played on ice where players slide stones towards a target area. Don competed in the 1988 Hexagon World Men's Curling Championship, which is a big event in the curling world.

Don McKenzie (Footballers)

There are a few footballers named Don McKenzie:

• Don McKenzie (born in 1927) was a Scottish footballer who played for Grimsby Town.
• Don McKenzie (born in 1939) was an Australian rules footballer. He played for a team called Essendon.
• Don McKenzie (born in 1942) was also an Australian rules footballer and later became a coach for Footscray. Australian rules football is a popular sport in Australia with unique rules.

Donnie McKenzie (Fencer)

• Donnie McKenzie (born in 1960) is a British Olympic fencer. Fencing is a sport where two opponents fight using swords, but it's all about skill, speed, and strategy, not hurting each other!

Donald MacKenzie (Rower)

• Donald MacKenzie (born in 1879) was a Canadian rower. Rowing is a sport where athletes race in boats using oars. Donald won a medal at the 1904 Summer Olympics, which is an amazing accomplishment!

Explorers and Writers Named Donald McKenzie

Some people named Donald McKenzie were famous for exploring new places or writing interesting stories.

Donald Mackenzie (Explorer)

• Donald Mackenzie (1753–1851) was a Scottish-Canadian explorer. Explorers are brave people who travel to unknown lands to discover new things. He also became a governor of the Red River Settlement, which was an important community in early Canadian history.

Donald Alexander Mackenzie (Writer)

• Donald Alexander Mackenzie (1873–1936) was a Scottish journalist and writer. He wrote many books about mythology, which are ancient stories and beliefs from different cultures around the world.

Other Notable People Named McKenzie

Donald Gordon McKenzie (Politician)

• Donald Gordon McKenzie (1887–1963) was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. A legislative assembly is a group of people who make laws for a region or state.

Donald MacKenzie (Sociologist)

• Donald Angus MacKenzie (born in 1950) is a professor of sociology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Sociology is the study of how people live together in groups and societies.

Donald Mackenzie, Lord Mackenzie (Judge)

• Donald Mackenzie, Lord Mackenzie (1818–1875) was a Scottish judge. Judges are important people who make decisions in courts of law.

Donald Mackenzie-Kennedy (Governor)

• Donald Mackenzie-Kennedy was a Governor of Nyasaland from 1939 to 1942. A governor is a person who is in charge of a region or territory.

The Strength of Donald McKenzie (Film)

• The Strength of Donald McKenzie is the title of a 1916 American silent short film. Silent films were movies made before sound was added to movies, so they often had music playing and text on screen to tell the story.