Gavin Lovegrove

Gavin Lovegrove

MedalSport | Men's Athletics MedalCountry | NZL MedalCompetition|Commonwealth Games MedalBronze| 1994 Victoria|Javelin

Gavin Brian Lovegrove (born October 21, 1967 in Hamilton, New Zealand) was a javelin thrower from New Zealand, who twice represented his native country at the Summer Olympics, (Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996). He won a bronze medal at three consecutive Commonwealth Games: in 1986 (Edinburgh), 1990 (Auckland) and 1994 (Victoria).

Lovegrove was also a former world junior record holder (76.68m) Athens, Greece 1986 and (79.58m) Noumea, New Caledonia 1986. A six-time national champion Lovegrove now works as a graphic designer and web developer in Auckland, New Zealand.

Personal Bests

Annual Progression

*1985 - 77.12m (700gm) & 80.00m (800gm - old specifications rules javelin)
*1986 - 79.58m (800gm - new specifications rules javelin) - World Junior Record
*1987 - 80.20m (800gm)
*1988 - 80.70m
*1989 - 83.90m
*1990 - 82.64m
*1991 - 85.18m (Rough tailed implement)
*1992 - 86.14m
*1993 - 85.34m
*1994 - 84.50m
*1995 - 85.54m
*1996 - 88.20m
*1997 - 82.38m

References

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* [http://www.olympic.org.nz/Athletes/AthleteProfile.aspx?print=&id=3774&mode=results&ContactID=1405 New Zealand Olympic Committee]
* [http://www.imaging4.co.nz Lovegrove Post Retirement - Graphic Design]


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