New Zealand at the 1950 British Empire Games
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New Zealand
(abbreviated NZL) had a team of 175 competitors and 24 officials at the 1950 British Empire Games
, which were held at Auckland
, New Zealand
. The flagbearer at the opening ceremony was Harold Nelson
.
New Zealand has competed in every games, starting with the first British Empire Games
in 1930 at Hamilton, Ontario
. Selection is the responsibility of the New Zealand Olympic Committee
.
. Other venues were the Auckland Town Hall
(Boxing & Wrestling), the Drill Hall (Fencing), Western Springs
(Cycling, and Closing) Lake Karapiro
(Rowing), and the Newmarket Olympic Pool (Swimming). Accommodation was at the Ardmore Teachers' Training College, 23 miles (37 km) away at South Auckland. Total attendance was 246,694 (higher than 1954 (159,636), 1958 (178,621) and 1962 (224,987) .
New Zealand was third in the medal table in 1950.
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New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
(abbreviated NZL) had a team of 175 competitors and 24 officials at the 1950 British Empire Games
1950 British Empire Games
The 1950 British Empire Games was the fourth edition of what is now called the Commonwealth Games. It was held in Auckland, New Zealand between the 4th and 11th of February 1950, after a 12-year gap from the 3rd edition of the games...
, which were held at Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. The flagbearer at the opening ceremony was Harold Nelson
Harold Nelson (athlete)
William Harold Nelson was a New Zealand long distance runner from Nelson, New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the gold medal in the 6 miles track race. He also won the silver medal in the 3 miles event at the same games...
.
New Zealand has competed in every games, starting with the first British Empire Games
1930 British Empire Games
The 1930 British Empire Games were the first of what later become known as the Commonwealth Games, and were held in Hamilton, in the province of Ontario in Canada from August 16–23, 1930....
in 1930 at Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
. Selection is the responsibility of the New Zealand Olympic Committee
New Zealand Olympic Committee
The New Zealand Olympic Committee is the body in New Zealand responsible for selecting athletes to represent New Zealand in the Summer and Winter Olympic and the Commonwealth Games....
.
Games Venue
The main stadium was at Eden ParkEden Park
Eden Park is the biggest stadium in Auckland, New Zealand. It is used primarily for rugby union in winter and cricket in summer . The ground also occasionally hostts rugby league matches. To accommodate all three sports, the cricket pitch is removable...
. Other venues were the Auckland Town Hall
Auckland Town Hall
The Auckland Town Hall is a historic building on Queen Street in downtown Auckland, New Zealand, known both for its original and ongoing use for administrative functions , as well as for its famed Great Hall and its separate Concert Chamber...
(Boxing & Wrestling), the Drill Hall (Fencing), Western Springs
Western Springs Stadium
Western Springs Stadium is an entertainment venue in Auckland, New Zealand, that consists of a natural amphitheatre. During the winter it is used for club rugby union matches and over summer it is used for speedway. It is also occasionally used for large music concerts and festivals.Western Springs...
(Cycling, and Closing) Lake Karapiro
Lake Karapiro
Lake Karapiro is an artificial reservoir lake on the Waikato River in the North Island of New Zealand. The lake, near Cambridge and some south-east of the city of Hamilton, was created in 1947 to store water for the Karapiro Power Station, the last of the eight hydroelectric power stations on the...
(Rowing), and the Newmarket Olympic Pool (Swimming). Accommodation was at the Ardmore Teachers' Training College, 23 miles (37 km) away at South Auckland. Total attendance was 246,694 (higher than 1954 (159,636), 1958 (178,621) and 1962 (224,987) .
Medals
| Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | |
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10 | 22 | 22 | 54 |
New Zealand was third in the medal table in 1950.
Gold
Athletics:- Harold NelsonHarold Nelson (athlete)William Harold Nelson was a New Zealand long distance runner from Nelson, New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the gold medal in the 6 miles track race. He also won the silver medal in the 3 miles event at the same games...
— Men's 6 Miles - Yvette WilliamsYvette WilliamsYvette Winifred Williams, CNZM, MBE is a retired athlete from New Zealand, the first woman from her country to win an Olympic gold medal. She won her Olympic gold medal in the Long Jump event in 1952 held at Helsinki.Williams was inducted into the New Zealand Hall of Fame in 1990...
— Women's Long Jump
Boxing:
- Frank CreaghFrank CreaghFrank Creagh was a former New Zealand boxer.He won the gold medal in the men's heavyweight division at the 1950 British Empire Games.-References:...
— Men's Heavyweight 81-91 kg
Lawn Bowls:
- Evan ExelbyEvan ExelbyEvan Exelby is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland he won the men's pairs gold medal alongside Robert Henry.-References:...
and Robert HenryRobert Henry (bowls)Robert Henry is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland he won the men's pairs gold medal alongside Evan Exelby.-References:...
— Men's Pairs - James PirrettJames PirrettJames Pirrett is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland he won the men's singles gold medal. In 1954 at the next British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver he won the silver medal in the men's singles.-References:...
— Men's Singles
Rowing:
- Bill CarrollBill Carroll (rower)William "Bill" James Carroll is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the gold medal as part of the men's coxed four.-References:...
, Bill JamesBill James (rower)John "Bill" William James is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the gold medal as part of the men's coxed four.-References:...
, Ted JohnsonTed Johnson (rower)George Edward Johnson was a New Zealand representative rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the gold medal as part of the men's coxed four. At the 1952 Summer Olympics he competed as part of the coxed four again, but the crew did not make the final.-References:...
, Colin JohnstoneColin JohnstoneColin Gordon Johnstone was a New Zealand representative rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the gold medal as part of the men's coxed four. He competed at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics in the same event, his best result was in 1956 in Helsinki where the coxed four placed fourth in...
and John O'BrienJohn O'Brien (rower)John O'Brien was a New Zealand representative rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the gold medal as part of the men's coxed four. At the 1952 Summer Olympics he competed as part of the coxed four again, but the crew did not make the final. -References:...
— Men's Coxed Four
Swimming:
- Michael AmosMichael AmosMichael Amos is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won a gold medal as part of the men's 880 yards Freestyle Relay, with Lyall Barry, Colin Chambers and Buddy Lucas.-References:...
, Lyall BarryLyall BarryLyall Barry is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won a gold medal as part of the men's 4×220 yards freestyle relay team. He won a bronze medal as part of the 3×110 yards medley relay at the same Games.-References:...
, Colin ChambersColin ChambersColin Chambers is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won a gold medal as part of the men's 880 yards Freestyle Relay.-References:...
and Buddy LucasBuddy LucasFrederick Ross "Buddy" Lucas is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won a gold medal as part of the men's 880 yards Freestyle Relay and two bronze medals in the 440 and 1650 yards freestyle races...
— Men's 880 yards Freestyle Relay
Weightlifting:
- Harold CleghornHarold CleghornRobert Harold Cleghorn was a weightlifting competitor for New Zealand.He won the gold medal at the 1950 British Empire Games in the men's 110 kg division...
— Men's 110 kg
Wrestling:
- John ArmittJohn Armitt (wrestler)John Charles Armitt was a former wrestler from New Zealand.He competed at the 1950 British Empire Games where he won the gold medal in the men's 62 kg grade. At the next British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver he won the bronze medal in the same event.-References:...
— Men's 62 kg - Doug MudgwayDoug MudgwayDouglas "Doug" John Mudgway is a former wrestler from New Zealand.In the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, Doug won a gold medal for wrestling. It was New Zealand's first ever wrestling gold medal at the British Empire Games...
— Men's 57 kg
Silver
Athletics:- Shirley HardmanShirley HardmanShirley Hardman is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the silver medal in the women's 440 yards relay alongside Dorothea Parker and Lesley Rowe.-References:...
, Dorothea Parker and Lesley RoweLesley RoweLesley Rowe is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the silver medal in the women's 440 yards relay alongside Shirley Hardman and Dorothea Parker.-References:...
— Women's 440 yards Relay - John HollandJohn Holland (athlete)John Macfarlane "Dutch" Holland was a New Zealand athlete who competed mainly in hurdles events. His greatest international success was in the 400 metre/440 yards hurdles....
— Men's 440 yards Hurdles - Bevin Hough — Men's Long Jump
- Harold NelsonHarold Nelson (athlete)William Harold Nelson was a New Zealand long distance runner from Nelson, New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the gold medal in the 6 miles track race. He also won the silver medal in the 3 miles event at the same games...
— Men's 3 Miles - June SchochJune SchochJune B. Schoch later Clare was a New Zealand athlete.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the silver medal in the women's 80 metre hurdles. She also competed in the long jump where she placed 11th.-References:...
— Women's 80 m Hurdles - Yvette WilliamsYvette WilliamsYvette Winifred Williams, CNZM, MBE is a retired athlete from New Zealand, the first woman from her country to win an Olympic gold medal. She won her Olympic gold medal in the Long Jump event in 1952 held at Helsinki.Williams was inducted into the New Zealand Hall of Fame in 1990...
— Women's Javelin Throw
Boxing:
- James BealJames BealJames Brian Beal is a New Zealand boxer.He won the silver medal in the men's middleweight division at the 1950 British Empire Games.-References:...
— Men's Middleweight 71-75 kg - Christopher RollinsonChristopher RollinsonChristopher Marcus Rollinson is a former New Zealand boxer.He won the silver medal in the men's light heavyweight division at the 1950 British Empire Games.-References:...
— Men's Light Heavyweight 75-81 kg
Fencing:
- Charles DearingCharles DearingCharles Gordon Dearing is a former New Zealand fencer.He won the silver medal alongside Austin Gittos, Murray Gittos and Nathaniel Millar as part of the men's foil team at the 1950 British Empire Games.-References:...
, Austin GittosAustin GittosAustin John Gittos is a former New Zealand fencer.He won the silver medal alongside Charles Dearing, Murray Gittos and Nathaniel Millar as part of the men's foil team at the 1950 British Empire Games. He placed 4th in the men's individual foil....
, Murray GittosMurray GittosMurray Benjamin Gittos is a former New Zealand fencer.He won the silver medal alongside Charles Dearing, Austin Gittos and Nathaniel Millar as part of the men's foil team at the 1950 British Empire Games. He placed 8th in the men's individual foil....
and Nathaniel MillarNathaniel MillarNathaniel Malcolm Millar is a former New Zealand fencer.He won the silver medal alongside Charles Dearing, Austin Gittos and Murray Gittos as part of the men's foil team at the 1950 British Empire Games.-References:...
— Men's Foil Team - Patricia WoodroffePatricia WoodroffePatricia Louise Woodroffe is a former New Zealand fencer.She won the silver medal in the women's individual foil at the 1950 British Empire Games.-References:...
— Women's Individual Foil
Cycling:
- Nick CarterNick Carter (cyclist)Thomas Russell Carter was a racing cyclist from Nelson, New Zealand, who won a silver medal in the men's road race at the 1950 Commonwealth Games in Auckland. He also competed in the road race at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.-References:*...
— Men's Road Race - Les LockLes LockLeslie "Les" Percival Lock is a former racing cyclist from New Zealand.He won the silver medal in the men's 10 mile scratch race at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland. He also competed in the individual pursuit where he won the bronze medal...
— Men's 10 Mile Scratch Race
Rowing:
- Donald AdamDonald AdamDonald Adam is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Kerry Ashby, Murray Ashby, Bruce Culpan, Thomas Engel, Graham Jarratt, Don Rowlands, Edwin Smith and Bill Tinnock.-References:*...
, Kerry AshbyKerry AshbyKerry Ayling Ashby is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Donald Adam, Murray Ashby, Bruce Culpan, Thomas Engel, Graham Jarratt, Don Rowlands, Edwin Smith and Bill Tinnock...
, Murray AshbyMurray AshbyMurray Ashby is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Donald Adam, Kerry Ashby, Bruce Culpan, Thomas Engel, Graham Jarratt, Don Rowlands, Edwin Smith and Bill Tinnock.-References:*...
, Bruce CulpanBruce CulpanBruce Ewen Culpan is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Donald Adam, Kerry Ashby, Murray Ashby, Thomas Engel, Graham Jarratt, Don Rowlands, Edwin Smith and Bill Tinnock...
, Thomas EngelThomas EngelThomas Engel is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Donald Adam, Kerry Ashby, Murray Ashby, Bruce Culpan, Graham Jarratt, Don Rowlands, Edwin Smith and Bill Tinnock.-References:...
, Graham JarrattGraham JarrattGraham Jarratt is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Donald Adam, Kerry Ashby, Murray Ashby, Bruce Culpan, Thomas Engel, Don Rowlands, Edwin Smith and Bill Tinnock.-References:...
, Don RowlandsDon RowlandsDonald David Rowlands is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Donald Adam, Kerry Ashby, Murray Ashby, Bruce Culpan, Thomas Engel, Graham Jarratt, Edwin Smith and Bill Tinnock...
, Edwin SmithEdwin Smith (rower)Edwin Smith is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Donald Adam, Kerry Ashby, Murray Ashby, Bruce Culpan, Thomas Engel, Graham Jarratt, Don Rowlands and Bill Tinnock.-References:...
and Bill TinnockBill TinnockWilliam "Bill" James Tinnock is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Donald Adam, Kerry Ashby, Murray Ashby, Bruce Culpan, Thomas Engel, Graham Jarratt, Don Rowlands and Edwin Smith...
— Men's Eight - David GouldDavid Gould (rower)David Churchill Gould is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal in the men's coxless pair alongside Humphrey Gould.-References:...
and Humphrey GouldHumphrey GouldArthur Humphrey Gould is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal in the men's coxless pair alongside David Gould.-References:...
— Men's Coxless Pair - Joseph Schneider and Desmond Simonson — Men's Double Sculls
Swimming:
- Norma Bridson, Winifred GriffinWinifred GriffinWinifred Clare Ashby is a former swimmer from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the silver medal as part of the women's 440 yard freestyle relay. Her teammates in the relay were Norma Bridson, Joan Hastings and Kristin Jacobi...
, Joan HastingsJoan HastingsJoan Hastings is a former swimmer from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the silver medal as part of the women's 440 yard freestyle relay. Her teammates in the relay were Norma Bridson, Winifred Griffin and Kristin Jacobi.-References:...
and Kristin JacobiKristin JacobiKristin Jacobi is a former swimmer from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the silver medal as part of the women's 440 yard freestyle relay. Her teammates in the relay were Norma Bridson, Winifred Griffin and Joan Hastings.-References:...
— Women's 440 yards Freestyle Relay - Jean StewartJean StewartJean Hurring , is a former swimmer from New Zealand. She represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, 1952 and 1956...
— Women's 110 yards Backstroke
Weightlifting:
- Bruce GeorgeBruce George (weightlifter)Bruce Ronald George was a weightlifting competitor for New Zealand.He won the silver medal at the 1950 British Empire Games in the men's -75 kg or middleweight division. At the 1954 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal in the men's -82.5 kg event.-References:...
— Men's -75 kg
Wrestling:
- Eric Matthews — Men's 52 kg
- Pat O'ConnorPat O'Connor (wrestler)Patrick John "Pat" O'Connor , was a professional wrestler from New Zealand. O'Connor was regarded as one of the premier workers of his era...
— Men's 100 kg - Arthur SneddonArthur SneddonArthur Sneddon was a former wrestler from New Zealand.He competed at the 1950 British Empire Games where he won the silver medal in the men's light-heavyweight or 90 kg grade.-References:...
— Men's 90 kg
Waterpolo:
- Charles BrownCharles Brown (water polo)Charles L. Brown is a former water polo representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's water polo team.-References:...
, Jim CameronJim Cameron (water polo)Jim Cameron is a former water polo representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's water polo team.-References:...
, Terry HarrisTerry HarrisTerry W. Harris is a former water polo representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's water polo team.-References:...
, Bob HatchwellBob HatchwellRobert "Bob" G. Hatchwell is a former water polo representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's water polo team.-References:...
, Barrie HutchinsonBarrie HutchinsonBarrie Hutchinson is a former rugby player and water polo representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's water polo team....
, Tom LoganTom Logan (water polo)Tom H. Logan is a former water polo representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's water polo team.-References:...
, Edward RavenEdward RavenEdward R. Raven is a former water polo representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's water polo team.-References:...
, Jim WalshJim Walsh (water polo)James Richard "Jim" Walsh is a former water polo representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's water polo team.-References:http://www.olympic.org.nz/nzolympic/athlete/jim-walsh...
, Neil WilliamsNeil Williams (water polo)C. Neil Williams is a former water polo representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's water polo team.-References:...
and Wally WilliamsWally Williams (water polo)Wally F. Williams is a former water polo representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's water polo team.-References:...
— Men's Waterpolo
Bronze
Athletics:- Dave BattenDave BattenDave R. Batten is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won two bronze medals; one in the men's 440 yards, and one as part of the men's 440 yards relay alongside John Holland, Derek Stewart and Jack Sutherland....
, John HollandJohn Holland (athlete)John Macfarlane "Dutch" Holland was a New Zealand athlete who competed mainly in hurdles events. His greatest international success was in the 400 metre/440 yards hurdles....
, Derek Steward and Jack SutherlandJack SutherlandJack W. Sutherland is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal in the men's 440 yards relay alongside Dave Batten, John Holland and Derek Steward. He also competed in the men's 440 yards where he placed 6th overall.-References:...
— Men's 4 x 440 yards Relay - Dave BattenDave BattenDave R. Batten is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won two bronze medals; one in the men's 440 yards, and one as part of the men's 440 yards relay alongside John Holland, Derek Stewart and Jack Sutherland....
— Men's 440 yards - John ClarkeJohn Clarke (athlete)John Clarke is a former New Zealand marathon runner.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal in the men's marathon in a time of 2:39:26.4.-References:...
— Men's Marathon - Dave DephoffDave DephoffDave Dephoff is a former New Zealand long jumper.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won a bronze medal in the men's long jump.-References:...
— Men's Long Jump - Ruth DowmanRuth DowmanRuth Dowman is a former New Zealand long jumper.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won a bronze medal in the women's long jump. She also competed in the women's 100 yards and the 660 yards relay at the Games.-References:...
— Women's Long Jump - Keith BeardsleyKeith BeardsleyKeith Beardsley is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 110 yard relay alongside Arthur Eustace, Peter Henderson and Clem Parker. He also competed in the 100 yards where he placed 6th in his semi-final.-References:...
, Arthur EustaceArthur EustaceArthur Eustace is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 110 yard relay alongside Keith Beardsley, Peter Henderson and Clem Parker...
, Peter Henderson and Clem ParkerClem ParkerClement Parker is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 110 yard relay alongside Keith Beardsley, Arthur Eustace and Peter Henderson...
— Men's 4 x 110 yards Relay - Don JowettDon JowettDonald "Don" Winston Jowett was a New Zealand sprinter. One of New Zealand's most successful sprinters he won three medals at British Empire and Commonwealth Games....
— Men's 220 yards - Maurice MarshallMaurice MarshallMaurice Lane Marshall MBE was a New Zealand athlete born in Thames, who specialised in middle distance running....
— Men's Mile - Cleone Rivett-CarnacCleone Rivett-CarnacCleone Rivett-Carnac is a former New Zealand Javelin thrower.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the bronze medal in the women's javelin throw....
— Women's Javelin Throw - Janet ShackletonJanet ShackletonJanet Shackleton is a former New Zealand hurdler.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the bronze medal in the women's 80 m hurdles.-References:...
— Women's 80 m Hurdles - Noeline SwintonNoeline SwintonNoeline Swinton is a former New Zealand high jumper.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the bronze medal in the women's high jump. At the following 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games she placed 5th in the high jump.-References:...
— Women's High Jump - Noel TaylorNoel Taylor (athlete)Noel Taylor is a former New Zealand long-distance runner.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal in the men's 6 miles.-References:...
— Men's 6 Miles
Boxing:
- J BarndenJ BarndenJ. E. Barnden is a former New Zealand boxer.He won the bronze medal in the men's lightweight division at the 1950 British Empire Games.-References:...
— Men's Lightweight 57-60 kg - James McIvorJames McIvorJames McIvor is a former New Zealand boxer.He won the bronze medal in the men's welterweight division at the 1950 British Empire Games.-References:...
— Men's Welterweight 64-69 kg
Cycling:
- Graham AveryGraham AveryGraham Avery is a former racing cyclist from New Zealand.He won the bronze medal in the men's sprint at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland.-References:...
— Men's Sprint - Les LockLes LockLeslie "Les" Percival Lock is a former racing cyclist from New Zealand.He won the silver medal in the men's 10 mile scratch race at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland. He also competed in the individual pursuit where he won the bronze medal...
— Men's Individual Pursuit (4000 m)
Diving:
- Jack StewartJack Stewart (diver)Jack Stewart is a former diving representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal in the men's 1 m springboard event. Four years later at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won another bronze medal again in the men's 1 m...
— Men's 1 m Springboard
Bowls:
- John EnglebretsonJohn EnglebretsonJohn Englebretson is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland he won the men's fours bronze medal alongside teammates Noel Jolly, Fred Russell and Pete Skoglund.-References:...
, Noel JollyNoel JollyNoel Jolly is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland he won the men's fours bronze medal alongside teammates John Englebretson, Fred Russell and Pete Skoglund.-References:...
, Fred RussellFred Russell (bowls)Fred Russell is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland he won the men's fours bronze medal alongside teammates John Englebretson, Noel Jolly and Pete Skoglund.-References:...
and Pete SkoglundPete SkoglundThomas Theodorus "Pete" Skoglund is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland he won the men's fours bronze medal alongside teammates John Englebretson, Noel Jolly and Fred Russell...
— Men's Fours
Swimming:
- Lyall BarryLyall BarryLyall Barry is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won a gold medal as part of the men's 4×220 yards freestyle relay team. He won a bronze medal as part of the 3×110 yards medley relay at the same Games.-References:...
, Peter MathiesonPeter MathiesonPeter Mathieson is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 330 yards medley relay. His teammates for the relay were Lyall Barry and John Shanahan. He also competed in the men's 100 yards backstroke where he...
and John ShanahanJohn ShanahanJohn Shanahan is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 330 yards medley relay. His teammates for the relay were Lyall Barry and Peter Mathieson. He also competed in the men's 220 yards breaststroke where he...
— Men's 330 yards Medley Relay - Buddy LucasBuddy LucasFrederick Ross "Buddy" Lucas is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won a gold medal as part of the men's 880 yards Freestyle Relay and two bronze medals in the 440 and 1650 yards freestyle races...
— Men's 440 yards Freestyle - Buddy LucasBuddy LucasFrederick Ross "Buddy" Lucas is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won a gold medal as part of the men's 880 yards Freestyle Relay and two bronze medals in the 440 and 1650 yards freestyle races...
— Men's 1650 yards Freestyle
Wrestling:
- George HobsonGeorge HobsonGeorge Hobson is a former wrestler from New Zealand.He competed at the 1950 British Empire Games where he won the bronze medal in the men's lightweight division.-References:...
— Men's Lightweight
Men
- 100 yards
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- Peter Henderson - 5th place (9.9s)
- Clem ParkerClem ParkerClement Parker is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 110 yard relay alongside Keith Beardsley, Arthur Eustace and Peter Henderson...
- 6th place (10.0s) - Keith Beardsley - 6th place, semifinal 1 (10.2s)
- Arthur Eustace - 6th place, semifinal 2 (10.1s)
- 220 yards
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- Donald JowettDonald JowettDonald "Don" Jowett was a rugby union footballer of the 1880s and '90s who at representative level played for England, and at club level for Heckmondwike, playing in the Forwards, e.g. Front row, Lock, or Back row...
- Bronze medal
(21.8s) - Clem ParkerClem ParkerClement Parker is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 110 yard relay alongside Keith Beardsley, Arthur Eustace and Peter Henderson...
- 6th place - (22.2s) - Dave Batten - 4th in semifinal (22.2s) - eliminated
- Donald Jowett
- 440 yards
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- Dave BattenDave BattenDave R. Batten is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won two bronze medals; one in the men's 440 yards, and one as part of the men's 440 yards relay alongside John Holland, Derek Stewart and Jack Sutherland....
- Bronze medal (48.8s) - Jack Sutherland - 6th place
- John Myles - 5th, semifinal 1
- Doug Harris - did not start.
- Dave Batten
- 880 yards
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- Clifford Simpson - 6th place. (1m 56.0s)
- Neil Wilson - 8th place. (1m 53.2s in heat 1)
- Barry Steel - 6th, heat 2 - eliminated
- Doug Harris - did not finish, heat 1.
- 1 mile
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- Maurice MarshallMaurice MarshallMaurice Lane Marshall MBE was a New Zealand athlete born in Thames, who specialised in middle distance running....
- Bronze Medal (4m 13.2s) - Jack Sinclair - 6th place (4m 20s)
- Neil Bates- 6th, heat 1 (4m 25.8s) - eliminated
- Clifford Simpson - 6th, heat 2 (4m 26.6s)- eliminated
- Maurice Marshall
- 3 miles
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- Harold NelsonHarold Nelson (athlete)William Harold Nelson was a New Zealand long distance runner from Nelson, New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the gold medal in the 6 miles track race. He also won the silver medal in the 3 miles event at the same games...
- Silver medal
(14m 27.8s) - Colin Lousich - 6th place (14m 41s)
- George Hoskins - 12th
- Noel TaylorNoel TaylorNoel Taylor was an American costume designer of the stage, television, and film. A four-time Emmy nominee, Taylor won an Emmy Award in 1978 for his designs for the PBS drama Actor: The Paul Muni Story....
- result not recorded
- Harold Nelson
- 6 miles
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- Harold NelsonHarold Nelson (athlete)William Harold Nelson was a New Zealand long distance runner from Nelson, New Zealand.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the gold medal in the 6 miles track race. He also won the silver medal in the 3 miles event at the same games...
- Gold medal
(30m 29.6s) - Noel TaylorNoel TaylorNoel Taylor was an American costume designer of the stage, television, and film. A four-time Emmy nominee, Taylor won an Emmy Award in 1978 for his designs for the PBS drama Actor: The Paul Muni Story....
- Bronze medal (30m 31.9s) - Colin Lousich - did not finish.
- George Hoskins - Did not start.
- Harold Nelson
- Marathon
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- John ClarkeJohn Clarke (athlete)John Clarke is a former New Zealand marathon runner.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal in the men's marathon in a time of 2:39:26.4.-References:...
- Bronze medal (2h 37m 26.4s) - Gordon Bromley - 7th place (2h 46m 51s)
- Arthur LydiardArthur LydiardArthur Leslie Lydiard, ONZ, OBE, was a New Zealand runner and athletics coach. He has been lauded as one of the outstanding athletics coaches of all time and is credited with popularizing the sport of running and making it commonplace across the sporting world...
- 12th place (2h 54m 51.6s) - Lionel Foe - 13th place (2h 57m 47.2s)
- John Clarke
- 120 yards hurdles
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- John HollandJohn Holland (athlete)John Macfarlane "Dutch" Holland was a New Zealand athlete who competed mainly in hurdles events. His greatest international success was in the 400 metre/440 yards hurdles....
- 5th place (15.1s) - Lionel Smith - 6th place. (14.8s in heat 2)
- Allen Hill - 4th, heat 1 (eliminated)
- John Holland
- 440 yards hurdles
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- John HollandJohn Holland (athlete)John Macfarlane "Dutch" Holland was a New Zealand athlete who competed mainly in hurdles events. His greatest international success was in the 400 metre/440 yards hurdles....
- Silver medal (52.7s) - Derek Steward - 4th, semifinal - eliminated (54.4s in heat 3)
- Allen Hill - 4th, heat 1 (eliminated)
- John Holland
- 4 x 110 yards relay - Bronze medal (42.6s)
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- Keith BeardsleyKeith BeardsleyKeith Beardsley is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 110 yard relay alongside Arthur Eustace, Peter Henderson and Clem Parker. He also competed in the 100 yards where he placed 6th in his semi-final.-References:...
, Arthur EustaceArthur EustaceArthur Eustace is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 110 yard relay alongside Keith Beardsley, Peter Henderson and Clem Parker...
, Peter Henderson, Clem ParkerClem ParkerClement Parker is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 110 yard relay alongside Keith Beardsley, Arthur Eustace and Peter Henderson...
- Keith Beardsley
- 4 x 440 yards relay - Bronze medal (3m 20.0s)
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- Dave BattenDave BattenDave R. Batten is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won two bronze medals; one in the men's 440 yards, and one as part of the men's 440 yards relay alongside John Holland, Derek Stewart and Jack Sutherland....
, John HollandJohn Holland (athlete)John Macfarlane "Dutch" Holland was a New Zealand athlete who competed mainly in hurdles events. His greatest international success was in the 400 metre/440 yards hurdles....
, Derek Steward, Jack SutherlandJack SutherlandJack W. Sutherland is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal in the men's 440 yards relay alongside Dave Batten, John Holland and Derek Steward. He also competed in the men's 440 yards where he placed 6th overall.-References:...
- Dave Batten
- Long jump
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- Bevin Hough - Silver medal (23ft 7 3/8in (7.20m))
- Dave DephoffDave DephoffDave Dephoff is a former New Zealand long jumper.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won a bronze medal in the men's long jump.-References:...
- Bronze medal (23ft 3in (7.08m)) - Keith Forsythe - 4th place (23ft 3in (7.08m))
- Bevin Hough - Silver medal
- Triple jump
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- Roy Johnson - 4th place (47ft 7.5in (14.52m))
- Keith Forsythe - 5th place (46ft 7.75in (14.22m))
- Graham Jeffries: - 6th place (46ft 2.75in (14.09m))
- Colin KayColin KayColin Kay CBE was a New Zealand sportsman and politician. He was the 34th Mayor of Auckland City, elected for one term serving from 1980 to 1983, and chairman of the Auckland Regional Council from 1986 to 1992...
- 9th place (45ft 7.75in (13.91m))
- High jump
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- Johnny Borland - 4th place (6ft 5in (1.95m))
- Raymond McKenzie - 11th place (6ft 0in (1.83m))
- E Rhodes - 14th place (5ft 9in (1.75m))
- Roy Woolley - 14th place (5ft 9in (1.75m))
- Pole vault
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- Wallace Heron - 4th place (12ft 9in (3.88m))
- George Martin - 6th place (12ft 3in (3.73m))
- Merv Richards - 8th place (12ft 3in (3.73m))
- Discus throw
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- Gus Redmond - 5th place (132ft 8.75in (40.44m))
- Max CarrMax CarrMax Carr is an athlete from New Zealand who competed in two Commonwealth Games.At the 1950 British Empire Games he competed in the Discus.At the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he was the flagbearer, and competed in the Discus and Hammer Throw....
- 8th place (126ft 8.75in (38.63m))
- Hammer throw
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- Arthur Fuller - 5th place (143ft 2.5in (43.65m))
- Max CarrMax CarrMax Carr is an athlete from New Zealand who competed in two Commonwealth Games.At the 1950 British Empire Games he competed in the Discus.At the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he was the flagbearer, and competed in the Discus and Hammer Throw....
- 6th place (140ft 6.75in (42.84m)) - James LeckieJames Leckie (athlete)James George Leckie was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where he won the bronze medal in the men's hammer throw, and was the flagbearer at the opening event. He was also due to compete in the discus but did not start the event...
- 7th place (136ft 6in (41.6m)) - Johnny Brown - 9th place (135ft 3.5in (42.84m))
- Javelin throw
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- Claude Clegg - 5th place (175ft 11in (53.62m))
- Stan LayStan LayStanley Arthur Lay, MBE was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed in javelin throwing at the 1928 Summer Olympics at Amsterdam, the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney, and the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland.In 1928 he finished...
- 6th place (175ft 4in (53.44m))
- Shot put
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- Doug Herman - 4th place (44ft 0in (13.46m))
- Keith Morgan - 5th place (43ft 10in (13.36m))
- Clyde Main - 6th place (41ft 4in (12.60m))
Women
- 100 yards
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- Dorothea Parker - 4th place (11.2s)
- Shirley HardmanShirley HardmanShirley Hardman is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the silver medal in the women's 440 yards relay alongside Dorothea Parker and Lesley Rowe.-References:...
- 5th place (11.3s) - Ruth Dickey - 4th in semifinal (11.3s) - eliminated
- Colleen Malone - 5th, semifinal 1 (11.6s) - eliminated
- 220 yards
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- Dorothea Parker - 4th place (24.8s)
- Joan Hart - 5th, semifinal 1 (25.9s in heat)
- Lesley RoweLesley RoweLesley Rowe is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the silver medal in the women's 440 yards relay alongside Shirley Hardman and Dorothea Parker.-References:...
- 6th in semifinal (25.8s) - eliminated
- 80 metres hurdles
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- June Schoch - Silver medal (11.6s)
- Janet Shackleton - Bronze medal (11.7s)
- Noeline Gourley - 4th place, final (11.9s)
- Pixie Fletcher - 6th place, heat 2 (11.9s)
- June Schoch - Silver medal
- 440 yards relay - Silver medal (48.7s)
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- Shirley HardmanShirley HardmanShirley Hardman is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the silver medal in the women's 440 yards relay alongside Dorothea Parker and Lesley Rowe.-References:...
, Dorothea Parker, Lesley RoweLesley RoweLesley Rowe is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the silver medal in the women's 440 yards relay alongside Shirley Hardman and Dorothea Parker.-References:...
- Shirley Hardman
- 660 yards relay - finished 4th but disqualified (1m 16.8s)
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- Ruth Dickey, Dorothea Parker, Lesley RoweLesley RoweLesley Rowe is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the silver medal in the women's 440 yards relay alongside Shirley Hardman and Dorothea Parker.-References:...
, Shirley HardmanShirley HardmanShirley Hardman is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the silver medal in the women's 440 yards relay alongside Dorothea Parker and Lesley Rowe.-References:...
- Ruth Dickey, Dorothea Parker, Lesley Rowe
- Long jump
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- Yvette WilliamsYvette WilliamsYvette Winifred Williams, CNZM, MBE is a retired athlete from New Zealand, the first woman from her country to win an Olympic gold medal. She won her Olympic gold medal in the Long Jump event in 1952 held at Helsinki.Williams was inducted into the New Zealand Hall of Fame in 1990...
- Gold medal (19ft 4 5/8in (5.91m)) - Ruth Dickey - Bronze medal (18ft 10in (5.74m))
- June Schoch - 11th place (15ft 3.75in (4.66m))
- Yvette Williams
- High jump
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- Noeline SwintonNoeline SwintonNoeline Swinton is a former New Zealand high jumper.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the bronze medal in the women's high jump. At the following 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games she placed 5th in the high jump.-References:...
- Bronze medal (5ft 1in (1.55m)) - Bev Brewis - 5th place (4ft 10in (1.47m))
- Noeline Swinton
- Javelin throw
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- Yvette WilliamsYvette WilliamsYvette Winifred Williams, CNZM, MBE is a retired athlete from New Zealand, the first woman from her country to win an Olympic gold medal. She won her Olympic gold medal in the Long Jump event in 1952 held at Helsinki.Williams was inducted into the New Zealand Hall of Fame in 1990...
- Silver medal (124ft 6.75in (37.96m)) - Cleone Rivett-CarnacCleone Rivett-CarnacCleone Rivett-Carnac is a former New Zealand Javelin thrower.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the bronze medal in the women's javelin throw....
- Bronze medal (112ft 11.75in (34.43m))
- Yvette Williams
Boxing
- 48 – 51 kg (flyweight) : Robert Maddern - eliminated
- 51 – 54 kg (bantamweight): Robert Broadhurst - eliminated
- 54 – 57 kg (featherweight): William Patterson - eliminated
- 57 – 60 kg (lightweight): J E Barnden - eliminated
- 64 – 69 kg (welterweight): James McIvor - eliminated
- 71 – 75 kg (middleweight): James BealJames BealJames Brian Beal is a New Zealand boxer.He won the silver medal in the men's middleweight division at the 1950 British Empire Games.-References:...
- Silver medal - 75 – 81 kg (light-heavyweight): Christopher RollinsonChristopher RollinsonChristopher Marcus Rollinson is a former New Zealand boxer.He won the silver medal in the men's light heavyweight division at the 1950 British Empire Games.-References:...
- Silver medal - 81 – 91 kg (heavyweight): Frank CreaghFrank CreaghFrank Creagh was a former New Zealand boxer.He won the gold medal in the men's heavyweight division at the 1950 British Empire Games.-References:...
- Gold medal
Road
- Road race - Men
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- Nick CarterNick Carter (cyclist)Thomas Russell Carter was a racing cyclist from Nelson, New Zealand, who won a silver medal in the men's road race at the 1950 Commonwealth Games in Auckland. He also competed in the road race at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.-References:*...
- Silver medal (3h 13m 6.5s) - G Lambert - did not finish.
- Nick Carter
Track
- Sprint - Men: Graham AveryGraham AveryGraham Avery is a former racing cyclist from New Zealand.He won the bronze medal in the men's sprint at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland.-References:...
- Bronze medal - 10 Mile - Men: Alan Dean - Result not recorded.
Officials
- Chef de Mission: Bill Holley
- Athletics: Frank Sharpley (coach), James Barnes, J Meek, W N Connell (massage), Pearl Ellis (Chaperone)
- Boxing: K A Neale (manager), Richard Dunn (trainer), A G Bates (massage)
See also
- New Zealand Olympic CommitteeNew Zealand Olympic CommitteeThe New Zealand Olympic Committee is the body in New Zealand responsible for selecting athletes to represent New Zealand in the Summer and Winter Olympic and the Commonwealth Games....
- New Zealand at the Commonwealth GamesNew Zealand at the Commonwealth GamesSince the first in 1930, New Zealand has competed in all 19 editions of the Commonwealth Games and has won a total of 564 medals including 130 gold....
- New Zealand at the 1948 Summer OlympicsNew Zealand at the 1948 Summer OlympicsNew Zealand competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England.New Zealand was one of 22 nations which didn't win any medals.-Athletics:* John Holland* Doug Harris* Harold Nelson- External links :*...
- New Zealand at the 1952 Summer OlympicsNew Zealand at the 1952 Summer Olympics- Gold:* Yvette Williams — Athletics, Women's Long Jump- Bronze:* John Holland — Athletics, Men's 400m Hurdles* Jean Stewart — Swimming, Women's 100m Backstroke-Athletics:Men's Competition* John Holland* George Hoskins...
External links
- NZOC website on the 1950 games
- Commonwealth Games Federation website
- Athletes in the 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand has a paragraph on these Games