New Zealand at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
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New Zealand
(abbreviated NZL) sent a team of 86 competitors and 11 officials to the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
, which were held in Perth, Western Australia
. The flagbearer at the opening ceremony was Murray Halberg
.
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
.
New Zealand was third in the medal table in 1962.
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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) sent a team of 86 competitors and 11 officials to the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Western Australia, Australia from 22 November-1 December 1962. Athletic events were held at Perry Lakes Stadium in the suburb of Floreat and swimming events at Beatty Park in North Perth....
, which were held in Perth, Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
. The flagbearer at the opening ceremony was Murray Halberg
Murray Halberg
Sir Murray Gordon Halberg, ONZ, MBE is a former New Zealand middle distance runner who won the gold medal in the 5000 metres event at the 1960 Olympics. He also won gold medals in the 3 miles events at the 1958 and 1962 Commonwealth 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....
.
Medals
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New Zealand was third in the medal table in 1962.
Gold
Athletics:- Murray HalbergMurray HalbergSir Murray Gordon Halberg, ONZ, MBE is a former New Zealand middle distance runner who won the gold medal in the 5000 metres event at the 1960 Olympics. He also won gold medals in the 3 miles events at the 1958 and 1962 Commonwealth Games...
— Men's 3 Miles - Peter SnellPeter SnellSir Peter George Snell, KNZM, MBE is a former New Zealand athlete, now resident in Texas, United States. He had one of the shortest careers of world famous international sportsmen, yet achieved so much that he was voted New Zealand’s "Sports Champion of the Century"...
— Men's 880 yards - Peter SnellPeter SnellSir Peter George Snell, KNZM, MBE is a former New Zealand athlete, now resident in Texas, United States. He had one of the shortest careers of world famous international sportsmen, yet achieved so much that he was voted New Zealand’s "Sports Champion of the Century"...
— Men's 1 Mile - Valerie YoungValerie YoungValerie Young formerly Valerie Sloper, is a retired athlete from New Zealand, who won 7 medals in the Shot Put and Discus events at the Commonwealth Games....
— Women's Discus Throw - Valerie YoungValerie YoungValerie Young formerly Valerie Sloper, is a retired athlete from New Zealand, who won 7 medals in the Shot Put and Discus events at the Commonwealth Games....
— Women's Shot Put
Lawn Bowls:
- Robert McDonaldRobert McDonald (bowls)Robert McDonald is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia he won the men's pairs gold medal partnering Hugh Robson. Eight years later he won the silver medal again with Robson in the pairs at the 1970 Commonwealth Games...
and Hugh RobsonHugh Robson (bowls)Hugh Robson is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia he won the men's pairs gold medal partnering Robert McDonald. Eight years later he won the silver medal again with McDonald in the pairs at the 1970 Commonwealth...
— Men's Pairs
Boxing:
- Wallace CoeWallace CoeWallace Coe is a former New Zealand boxer.He won the gold medal in the men's 64 - 69kg division at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.-References:...
— Men's Welterweight 64-69 kg
Fencing:
- Melody ColemanMelody ColemanMelody Coleman is a former New Zealand fencer.She won the gold medal in the women's individual foil at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.-References:...
— Women's Foil
Rowing:
- Keith HeselwoodKeith HeselwoodKeith Heselwood is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the gold medal as part of the men's coxed four alongside crew members George Paterson, Douglas Pulman, Hugh Smedley and Winston Stephens....
, George PatersonGeorge Paterson (rower)George Murray Paterson is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the gold medal as part of the men's coxed four alongside crew members Keith Heselwood, Douglas Pulman, Hugh Smedley and Winston Stephens.Paterson competed at two Olympics in 1964 and 1968...
, Douglas PulmanDouglas PulmanDouglas William Pulman is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the gold medal as part of the men's coxed four alongside crew members Keith Heselwood, George Paterson, Hugh Smedley and Winston Stephens.Paterson competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics as...
, Hugh SmedleyHugh SmedleyHugh Smedley is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the gold medal as part of the men's coxed four alongside crew members Keith Heselwood, George Paterson, Douglas Pulman and Winston Stephens....
and Winston StephensWinston StephensWinston Stephens is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the gold medal as part of the men's coxed four alongside crew members Keith Heselwood, George Paterson, Douglas Pulman and Hugh Smedley....
— Men's Coxed Four - James HillJames Hill (rower)James Hill is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the gold medal in the men's single sculls...
— Men's Single Sculls
Silver
Athletics:- Marise ChamberlainMarise ChamberlainMarise Chamberlain is a former New Zealand middle distance runner. She is the only New Zealand woman to win an Olympic medal in track athletics...
— Women's 880 yards - John DaviesJohn Davies (athlete)John Llewellyn Davies was a New Zealand Olympic bronze medalist and president of the New Zealand Olympic Committee ....
— Men's 1 Mile - Dave NorrisDave NorrisDavid "Dave" Stanley Norris is a former New Zealand athlete who specialised in the long jump and triple jump.Norris competed at 5 British Empire and Commonwealth Games from 1958 to 1974. Achieving success at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games winning the silver medal in the men's long...
— Men's Long Jump - Doreen PorterDoreen PorterDoreen Helen Porter is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games she won the silver medal in the women's 100 yards. She also won a bronze medal as part of the women's 4 x 110 yards relay team...
— Women's 100 m
Boxing:
- Bill KiniBill KiniBill Kini is a former New Zealand boxer.He won the gold medal in the men's 81 - 91 kg division at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Previously at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal in the same division.-References:...
— Men's Heavyweight 81-91 kg
Cycling:
- Warren JohnstonWarren JohnstonWarren Johnston is a former racing cyclist from New Zealand.He won the silver medal in the men's 10 mile scratch race at both the 1958 and 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games...
— Men's 10 Mile - Anthony WalshAnthony WalshAnthony Walsh is a former racing cyclist from New Zealand.He won the silver medal in the men's road race at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.-References:...
— Men's Road Race
Rowing:
- Leslie ArthurLeslie ArthurLeslie Arthur is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Darien Boswell, Colin Cordes, Alistair Dryden, Alan Grey, Christian Larsen, Louis Lobel, Robert Page and Alan Webster.-References:...
, Darien BoswellDarien BoswellDarien Graham Boswell is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Leslie Arthur, Colin Cordes, Alistair Dryden, Alan Grey, Christian Larsen, Louis Lobel, Robert Page and Alan...
, Colin CordesColin CordesColin Cordes is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Leslie Arthur, Darien Boswell, Alistair Dryden, Alan Grey, Christian Larsen, Louis Lobel, Robert Page and Alan Webster.-References:...
, Alistair DrydenAlistair DrydenAlistair Garth Dryden is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Leslie Arthur, Darien Boswell, Colin Cordes, Alan Grey, Christian Larsen, Louis Lobel, Robert Page and Alan Webster.Dryden...
, Alan Grey, Christian LarsenChristian LarsenChristian Larsen is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Leslie Arthur, Darien Boswell, Colin Cordes, Alistair Dryden, Alan Grey, Louis Lobel, Robert Page and Alan Webster.-References:...
, Louis LobelLouis LobelLouis Lobel is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Leslie Arthur, Darien Boswell, Colin Cordes, Alistair Dryden, Alan Grey, Christian Larsen, Robert Page and Alan Webster.-References:...
, Robert PageRobert Page (rower)Robert Edward Page is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Leslie Arthur, Darien Boswell, Colin Cordes, Alistair Dryden, Alan Grey, Christian Larsen, Louis Lobel and Alan Webster.Page...
and Alan WebsterAlan Webster (rower)Alan John Webster is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Leslie Arthur, Darien Boswell, Colin Cordes, Alistair Dryden, Alan Grey, Christian Larsen, Louis Lobel and Robert Page.Webster...
— Men's Eight - Graham LawrenceGraham LawrenceGraham Lawrence is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal in the men's coxless pairs partnering Murray Lawrence.-References:...
and Murray LawrenceMurray LawrenceMurray Lawrence is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal in the men's coxless pairs partnering Graham Lawrence.-References:...
— Men's Coxless Pair - Murray WatkinsonMurray WatkinsonMurray Paul Watkinson was a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal in the men's double sculls partnering Peter Watkinson....
and Peter WatkinsonPeter WatkinsonPeter Watkinson is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal in the men's double sculls partnering Murray Watkinson.-References:...
— Men's Double Sculls
Swimming:
- Vivien HaddonVivien HaddonVivien Joan Haddon is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games she won the silver medal in the women's 110 yards breaststroke...
— Women's 110 yard Breaststroke
Weightlifting:
- Don OliverDon OliverDonald "Don" Carthew Oliver, OBE was a former weightlifter for New Zealand.He won the gold medal at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in the men's 110 kg division...
— Men's 110 kg
Bronze
Athletics:- Nola BondNola BondNola Bond is a former New Zealand sprinter. At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games she won the bronze medal in the women's 4 x 110 yards relay. Her teammates in the relay were Molly Cowan, Avis McIntosh and Doreen Porter. At the Games she also competed individually in the 100 and 200...
, Molly CowanMolly CowanMolly Cowan is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games she won the bronze medal in the women's 4 x 110 yards relay. Her teammates in the relay were Nola Bond, Avis McIntosh and Doreen Porter. At the Games she also competed individually in the 100 and 200...
, Avis McIntoshAvis McIntoshAvis McIntosh is a former New Zealand sprinter.She joined Lynndale Amateur Athletic and Harrier Club in the children's division in the 12-13 year old age group. She also ran for Glen Eden, Waitemata and Owairaka...
and Doreen PorterDoreen PorterDoreen Helen Porter is a former New Zealand sprinter.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games she won the silver medal in the women's 100 yards. She also won a bronze medal as part of the women's 4 x 110 yards relay team...
— Women's 4 x 110 yard Relay - Avis McIntoshAvis McIntoshAvis McIntosh is a former New Zealand sprinter.She joined Lynndale Amateur Athletic and Harrier Club in the children's division in the 12-13 year old age group. She also ran for Glen Eden, Waitemata and Owairaka...
— Women's 80 m Hurdles
Boxing:
- Paddy Donovan — Men's Lightweight 57-60 kg
- Turori GeorgeTurori GeorgeTurori George is a former New Zealand boxer.He won the bronze medal in the men's 54 - 57 kg division at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.-References:...
— Men's Featherweight 54-57 kg
Cycling:
- Laurie ByersLaurie ByersLaurence "Laurie" John Byers is a former racing cyclist from New Zealand.He won the bronze medal in the men's road race at both the 1962 and 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games....
— Men's Road Race
Fencing:
- Bob BinningBob BinningBob Binning was a New Zealand fencer.He won the bronze medal as part of the men's sabre team at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. His teammates in the event were Michael Henderson and Brian Pickworth....
, Michael HendersonMichael Henderson (fencer)Michael Henderson is a former New Zealand fencer.He won the bronze medal as part of the men's sabre team at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. His teammates in the event were Bob Binning and Brian Pickworth....
and Brian PickworthBrian PickworthBrian Andrew Pickworth is a New Zealand fencer.He won the bronze medal as part of the men's sabre team at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games...
— Men's Sabre Team
Swimming:
- Vivien HaddonVivien HaddonVivien Joan Haddon is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games she won the silver medal in the women's 110 yards breaststroke...
— Women's 220 yards Breaststroke - Alan RobertsonAlan Robertson (swimmer)Alan Robertson is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the bronze medal in the men's 220 yards backstroke. He placed 5th in the 100 yards backstroke.-References:...
— Men's 220 yards Backstroke
Wrestling:
- Warren NisbetWarren NisbetWarren Nisbet is a former wrestler from New Zealand.He competed at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games where he won the bronze medal in the men's 52 kg grade.-References:...
— Men's 52 kg - Fred ThomasFred Thomas (wrestler)Frederick "Fred" Arthur Thomas is a former wrestler from New Zealand.He competed at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games where he won the bronze medal in the men's 82 kg grade....
— Men's 82 kg
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 1960 Summer OlympicsNew Zealand at the 1960 Summer OlympicsNew Zealand competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 37 competitors, 33 men and 4 women, took part in 28 events in 9 sports.- Gold:* Peter Snell — Athletics, Men's 800m* Murray Halberg — Athletics, Men's 5,000m-Athletics:...
- New Zealand at the 1964 Summer OlympicsNew Zealand at the 1964 Summer Olympics- Gold:* Peter Snell — Athletics, Men's 800 metres* Peter Snell — Athletics, Men's 1500 metres* Helmer Pedersen, and Earle Wells — Sailing, Men's Flying Dutchman class- Bronze:* John Davies — Athletics, Men's 1500 metres...
External links
- NZOC website on the 1962 games
- Commonwealth Games Federation website
- Athletes in the 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand has a paragraph on these Games