New Zealand at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
- 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.
Medals
New Zealand was third in the medal table in 1962.
Gold
Athletics:
- Murray Halberg — Men's 3 Miles
- Peter Snell — Men's 880 yards
- Peter Snell — Men's 1 Mile
- Valerie Young — Women's Discus Throw
- Valerie Young — Women's Shot Put
Lawn Bowls:
- Robert McDonald and Hugh Robson — Men's Pairs
Boxing:
- Wallace Coe — Men's Welterweight 64-69 kg
Fencing:
- Melody Coleman — Women's Foil
Rowing:
- Keith Heselwood, George Paterson, Douglas Pulman, Hugh Smedley and Winston Stephens — Men's Coxed Four
- James Hill — Men's Single Sculls
Silver
Athletics:
- Marise Chamberlain — Women's 880 yards
- John Davies — Men's 1 Mile
- Dave Norris — Men's Long Jump
- Doreen Porter — Women's 100 m
Boxing:
- Bill Kini — Men's Heavyweight 81-91 kg
Cycling:
- Warren Johnston — Men's 10 Mile
- Anthony Walsh — Men's Road Race
Rowing:
- Leslie Arthur, Darien Boswell, Colin Cordes, Alistair Dryden, Alan Grey, Christian Larsen, Louis Lobel, Robert Page and Alan Webster — Men's Eight
- Graham Lawrence and Murray Lawrence — Men's Coxless Pair
- Murray Watkinson and Peter Watkinson — Men's Double Sculls
Swimming:
- Vivien Haddon — Women's 110 yard Breaststroke
Weightlifting:
- Don Oliver — Men's 110 kg
Bronze
Athletics:
- Nola Bond, Molly Cowan, Avis McIntosh and Doreen Porter — Women's 4 x 110 yard Relay
- Avis McIntosh — Women's 80 m Hurdles
Boxing:
- Paddy Donovan — Men's Lightweight 57-60 kg
- Turori George — Men's Featherweight 54-57 kg
Cycling:
- Laurie Byers — Men's Road Race
Fencing:
- Bob Binning, Michael Henderson and Brian Pickworth — Men's Sabre Team
Swimming:
- Vivien Haddon — Women's 220 yards Breaststroke
- Alan Robertson — Men's 220 yards Backstroke
Wrestling:
- Warren Nisbet — Men's 52 kg
- Fred Thomas — Men's 82 kg
New Zealand Team
See also
External links
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