New Zealand at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games
- New Zealand at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games
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New Zealand (abbreviated NZL) sent a team of 65 competitors and 19 officials to the 1970 British Commonwealth Games, which were held in Edinburgh, Scotland. Les Mills was the flagbearer at the opening ceremony, and Harry Kent at the closing ceremony.
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 eleventh in the medal table in 1970.
Gold
Cycling:
- Bruce Biddle — Men's Individual Road Race
- Harry Kent — Men's Track 1 km Time Trial
Silver
Athletics:
- Les Mills — Men's Discus Throw
- Barbara Poulsen — Women's Shot Put
- Dick Quax — Men's 1500 m
Lawn Bowls:
- Robert McDonald and Hugh Robson — Men's Pairs
Weightlifting:
- John Bolton — Men's 82.5 kg
- Tony Ebert — Men's 75 kg
Bronze
Athletics:
- Les Mills — Men's Shot Put
Cycling:
- Blair Stockwell — Men's Track Individual Pursuit (4000 m)
Swimming:
- Mark Treffers — Men's 1500 m Freestyle
Weightlifting:
- Bruce Cameron — Men's 67.5 kg
Wrestling:
- David Aspin — Men's Freestyle 82 kg
- Gordon Mackay — Men's Freestyle 74 kg
New Zealand Team
See also
External links
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