SettingsNew Zealand Sports Hall of Fame inductees
Alan Thompson (canoeist)
Alan Thompson is a sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 1980s.
Alan Thompson is a sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 1980s.
Albert Henry Baskerville
Albert (Bert) Henry Baskerville (born as"Baskiville") (c.1882—20 May 1908) was a Wellington postal clerk, a rugby union forward, author of the book "Modern Rugby Football: New Zealand Me...
Albert (Bert) Henry Baskerville (born as"Baskiville") (c.1882—20 May 1908) was a Wellington postal clerk, a rugby union forward, author of the book "Modern Rugby Football: New Zealand Me...
Anne Audain
Anne Audain is a New Zealand middle and long distance athlete, competing in three Olympic Games.
Anne Audain is a New Zealand middle and long distance athlete, competing in three Olympic Games.
Annelise Coberger
Annelise Coberger is a former New Zealand alpine skier.
Annelise Coberger is a former New Zealand alpine skier.
Anthony Mosse
Anthony Mosse (born 29 October 1964 in Hong Kong) was the standard bearer for New Zealand competitive swimming through the 1980s.
Anthony Mosse (born 29 October 1964 in Hong Kong) was the standard bearer for New Zealand competitive swimming through the 1980s.
Arthur Porritt, Baron Porritt
Arthur Espie Porritt, Baron Porritt, 1st Baronet, Bt, GCMG, GCVO, CBE was a New Zealand physician, military surgeon, statesman and athlete.
Arthur Espie Porritt, Baron Porritt, 1st Baronet, Bt, GCMG, GCVO, CBE was a New Zealand physician, military surgeon, statesman and athlete.
Barry Briggs
Barry Briggs MBE (born 30 December 1934) from Christchurch, New Zealand is a former Speedway rider.
Barry Briggs MBE (born 30 December 1934) from Christchurch, New Zealand is a former Speedway rider.
Barry Magee
Arthur Barry Magee is a former New Zealand athlete who mainly competed in the marathon.
Arthur Barry Magee is a former New Zealand athlete who mainly competed in the marathon.
Bill Hamilton (engineer)
Sir Charles William Feilden Hamilton (26 July 1899 - 30 March 1978), commonly known as Bill Hamilton, was a New Zealander who developed the modern jetboat, and founder of what is now the ...
Sir Charles William Feilden Hamilton (26 July 1899 - 30 March 1978), commonly known as Bill Hamilton, was a New Zealander who developed the modern jetboat, and founder of what is now the ...
Billy Savidan
John William Savidan (23 May 1902 – 8 November 1991) nicknamed "Billy", "Bill" or "Jack" was a New Zealand long distance runner from 1926.
John William Savidan (23 May 1902 – 8 November 1991) nicknamed "Billy", "Bill" or "Jack" was a New Zealand long distance runner from 1926.
Billy Wallace
William Joseph Wallace, usually known as Billy Wallace, was a New Zealand rugby union footballer.
William Joseph Wallace, usually known as Billy Wallace, was a New Zealand rugby union footballer.
Bob Charles (golfer)
Sir Robert James Charles, ONZ, KNZM, CBE is a New Zealand professional golfer whose achievements over five decades rank him among the most successful left-handed golfers of all time, being the f...
Sir Robert James Charles, ONZ, KNZM, CBE is a New Zealand professional golfer whose achievements over five decades rank him among the most successful left-handed golfers of all time, being the f...
Bob Fitzsimmons
Robert James "Bob" Fitzsimmons, was a British professional boxer who made boxing history as the sport's first three-division world champion.
Robert James "Bob" Fitzsimmons, was a British professional boxer who made boxing history as the sport's first three-division world champion.
Bob Scott (rugby union)
Bob Scott (born Robert Wiliam Henry Scott 6 February 1921 in Wellington, New Zealand) was a rugby football player who played rugby union for the All Blacks.
Bob Scott (born Robert Wiliam Henry Scott 6 February 1921 in Wellington, New Zealand) was a rugby football player who played rugby union for the All Blacks.
Bob Skelton
Robert J. "Bob" Skelton was a top jockey in New Zealand and Australian Thoroughbred horse racing who competed from the 1950s through the 1980s.
Robert J. "Bob" Skelton was a top jockey in New Zealand and Australian Thoroughbred horse racing who competed from the 1950s through the 1980s.
Brian Lochore
Sir Brian James Lochore, ONZ, KNZM, OBE is a former rugby union footballer and coach who represented and captained the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks.
Sir Brian James Lochore, ONZ, KNZM, OBE is a former rugby union footballer and coach who represented and captained the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks.
Bruce Farr
Bruce K. Farr OBE (born 1949 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a designer of racing and cruising yachts.Farr began building boats at 13 in Warkworth near Auckland,New Zealand.His first boats were ply...
Bruce K. Farr OBE (born 1949 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a designer of racing and cruising yachts.Farr began building boats at 13 in Warkworth near Auckland,New Zealand.His first boats were ply...
Bruce McLaren
Bruce Leslie McLaren, born in Auckland, New Zealand, was a race-car designer, driver, engineer and inventor.
Bruce Leslie McLaren, born in Auckland, New Zealand, was a race-car designer, driver, engineer and inventor.
Bryan Williams (rugby union)
Bryan Williams, MBE is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach of the Samoan national rugby team.
Bryan Williams, MBE is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach of the Samoan national rugby team.
Bryan Williams (rugby)
Bryan Williams, MBE (born October 3, 1950 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach of the Samoan national rugby team.
Bryan Williams, MBE (born October 3, 1950 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach of the Samoan national rugby team.
Cecil Devine
Cecil Devine or C.C. Devine (23 March 1915 - July 1990) was a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand.
Cecil Devine or C.C. Devine (23 March 1915 - July 1990) was a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand.
Cecil Matthews
Cecil Henry Matthews was a New Zealand long distance runner from Canterbury, who represented New Zealand at the 1936 Summer Olympics at Berlin and New Zealand at the 1938 British Empire Games at...
Cecil Henry Matthews was a New Zealand long distance runner from Canterbury, who represented New Zealand at the 1936 Summer Olympics at Berlin and New Zealand at the 1938 British Empire Games at...
Cecil Mountford
Cecil "Ces" Mountford MBE was a New Zealand rugby league footballer and coach.
Cecil "Ces" Mountford MBE was a New Zealand rugby league footballer and coach.
Charlie Seeling
Charles Edward "Bronco" Seeling (born 14 May 1883 in Wanganui, New Zealand, died 29 May 1956 in Stalybridge, England) was a New Zealand international rugby football player of the early 20th century.
Charles Edward "Bronco" Seeling (born 14 May 1883 in Wanganui, New Zealand, died 29 May 1956 in Stalybridge, England) was a New Zealand international rugby football player of the early 20th century.
Chris Amon
Christopher Arthur Amon MBE (born 20 July 1943 in Bulls, New Zealand) is a former motor racing driver.
Christopher Arthur Amon MBE (born 20 July 1943 in Bulls, New Zealand) is a former motor racing driver.
Chris Lewis (tennis player)
Chris Lewis (born March 9, 1957 in Auckland, New Zealand), is a former professional tennis player who was 1983 Wimbledon finalist as an unseeded player.
Chris Lewis (born March 9, 1957 in Auckland, New Zealand), is a former professional tennis player who was 1983 Wimbledon finalist as an unseeded player.
Chris Lewis (tennis)
Chris Lewis (born 9 March 1957), is a former professional tennis player who was 1983 Wimbledon finalist as an unseeded player.
Chris Lewis (born 9 March 1957), is a former professional tennis player who was 1983 Wimbledon finalist as an unseeded player.
Clark McConachy
Clark McConachy, MBE was a New Zealand professional player of English billiards and snooker.
Clark McConachy, MBE was a New Zealand professional player of English billiards and snooker.
Colin Meads
Sir Colin Earl Meads, KNZM, MBE (born 3 June 1936), is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer.
Sir Colin Earl Meads, KNZM, MBE (born 3 June 1936), is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer.
Dan Reese
Dan Reese (1879–1953) was a New Zealand cricketer.
Dan Reese (1879–1953) was a New Zealand cricketer.
Danyon Loader
Danyon Loader ONZM (born on 21 April 1975 in Timaru, New Zealand) is an Olympic champion, former World Record holding swimmer from New Zealand, based in Dunedin.
Danyon Loader ONZM (born on 21 April 1975 in Timaru, New Zealand) is an Olympic champion, former World Record holding swimmer from New Zealand, based in Dunedin.
Dave Gallaher
David "Dave" Gallaher (30 October 1873 – 4 October 1917) was a New Zealand rugby union footballer, best known as the captain of "The Originals", the first New Zealand national rugby uni...
David "Dave" Gallaher (30 October 1873 – 4 October 1917) was a New Zealand rugby union footballer, best known as the captain of "The Originals", the first New Zealand national rugby uni...
David Gerrard
David Gerrard OBE, CNZM (born 1 May 1945 in Auckland), is a sports administrator and sports medicine specialist, and former Olympic Games swimming representative from New Zealand.
David Gerrard OBE, CNZM (born 1 May 1945 in Auckland), is a sports administrator and sports medicine specialist, and former Olympic Games swimming representative from New Zealand.
Denny Hulme
Denis Clive "Denny" Hulme, OBE (18 June 1936 – 4 October 1992) was a New Zealand racing driver, and the Formula One World Champion for the Brabham team.
Denis Clive "Denny" Hulme, OBE (18 June 1936 – 4 October 1992) was a New Zealand racing driver, and the Formula One World Champion for the Brabham team.
Des White
Desmond Henry "Des" White (born 1927) is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer of the 1950s.
Desmond Henry "Des" White (born 1927) is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer of the 1950s.
Dick Motz
Richard Charles Motz was a New Zealand cricketer.
Richard Charles Motz was a New Zealand cricketer.
Dick Quax
Theodorus Jacobus Leonardus "Dick" Quax is a New Zealand runner and former world record holder in the 5000 metres.
Theodorus Jacobus Leonardus "Dick" Quax is a New Zealand runner and former world record holder in the 5000 metres.
Dick Tayler
Richard ("Dick") Tayler (born 12 August 1948 in Timaru, New Zealand) is a former New Zealand runner who mostly competed in distances from 1500m to 10000m.
Richard ("Dick") Tayler (born 12 August 1948 in Timaru, New Zealand) is a former New Zealand runner who mostly competed in distances from 1500m to 10000m.
Don Clarke
Donald Barry Clarke (10 November 1933–29 December 2002) was a New Zealand rugby union player who played 89 times (31 of these were test matches) as an All Black from 1956 until 1964.
Donald Barry Clarke (10 November 1933–29 December 2002) was a New Zealand rugby union player who played 89 times (31 of these were test matches) as an All Black from 1956 until 1964.
Don Oliver
Donald "Don" Carthew Oliver, OBE (16 April 1937 - 26 February 1996) was a former weightlifter for New Zealand.
Donald "Don" Carthew Oliver, OBE (16 April 1937 - 26 February 1996) was a former weightlifter for New Zealand.
Duncan Laing
Andrew James Duncan Laing, CNZM, OBE,, generally known as Duncan Laing, was a New Zealand swimming coach based in Dunedin.
Andrew James Duncan Laing, CNZM, OBE,, generally known as Duncan Laing, was a New Zealand swimming coach based in Dunedin.
Earle Wells
Earle Leonard Wells (born October 27, 1933 in Auckland, New Zealand) is an Olympic Gold medallist for New Zealand in yachting.
Earle Leonard Wells (born October 27, 1933 in Auckland, New Zealand) is an Olympic Gold medallist for New Zealand in yachting.
Edmund Hillary
Sir Edmund Percival Hillary KG ONZ KBE was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer and philanthropist.
Sir Edmund Percival Hillary KG ONZ KBE was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer and philanthropist.
Eric Tindill
Eric William Thomas Tindill (18 December 1910 – 1 August 2010) was a New Zealand sportsman.
Eric William Thomas Tindill (18 December 1910 – 1 August 2010) was a New Zealand sportsman.
Erin Baker
Erin Baker MBE is a New Zealand triathlete.
Erin Baker MBE is a New Zealand triathlete.
Eve Rimmer
Eve Rimmer BEM (1937–1996) was born in Whakatane, New Zealand and was a New Zealand athlete.
Eve Rimmer BEM (1937–1996) was born in Whakatane, New Zealand and was a New Zealand athlete.
Fred Allen (rugby union)
Sir Frederick "Fred" Richard Allen, KNZM, OBE was a former captain and coach of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby union team.
Sir Frederick "Fred" Richard Allen, KNZM, OBE was a former captain and coach of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby union team.
Gary Anderson (cyclist)
Gary John Anderson (born 18 September 1967 in London) is a former track and road cyclist from New Zealand who won an Olympic Bronze Medal.
Gary John Anderson (born 18 September 1967 in London) is a former track and road cyclist from New Zealand who won an Olympic Bronze Medal.
Gary Hurring
Gary Norman Hurring (born 10 October 1961 in Auckland) is a former swimmer from New Zealand, who won the gold medal at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in the men's 200 metres backstroke.
Gary Norman Hurring (born 10 October 1961 in Auckland) is a former swimmer from New Zealand, who won the gold medal at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in the men's 200 metres backstroke.
Glenn Turner
Glenn Maitland Turner (born 26 May 1947) played cricket for New Zealand and was one of the country's best and most prolific batsmen.
Glenn Maitland Turner (born 26 May 1947) played cricket for New Zealand and was one of the country's best and most prolific batsmen.
Graeme Crosby
Graeme Crosby (born in 1955) is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from New Zealand.
Graeme Crosby (born in 1955) is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from New Zealand.
Graham Mourie
Graham Neil Kenneth Mourie (born 8 September 1952 in Opunake, Taranaki, New Zealand) is a former New Zealand All Black and coach of the Hurricanes.
Graham Neil Kenneth Mourie (born 8 September 1952 in Opunake, Taranaki, New Zealand) is a former New Zealand All Black and coach of the Hurricanes.
Grant Fox
Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962) is a former rugby union player from New Zealand.
Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962) is a former rugby union player from New Zealand.
Harry Kerr
Harry Kerr was a New Zealand athlete who competed mainly in the 3500 metre walk.
Harry Kerr was a New Zealand athlete who competed mainly in the 3500 metre walk.
Helmer Pedersen
Helmer Orlaf Leif Pedersen was an Olympic Gold medallist for New Zealand in yachting.
Helmer Orlaf Leif Pedersen was an Olympic Gold medallist for New Zealand in yachting.
Hugh Anderson (motorcyclist)
Hugh Anderson is a four-time Grand Prix motorcycle road racing World Champion and a 19-time New Zealand national champion.
Hugh Anderson is a four-time Grand Prix motorcycle road racing World Champion and a 19-time New Zealand national champion.
Ian Ferguson (canoeist)
Ian Gordon Ferguson MBE is New Zealand's most successful Olympian, competing in K1, K2, and K4 kayak events.
Ian Gordon Ferguson MBE is New Zealand's most successful Olympian, competing in K1, K2, and K4 kayak events.
Ian Kirkpatrick
Ian Andrew Kirkpatrick (born 24 May 1946 in Gisborne) is a former New Zealand rugby union player, who was captain of the All Blacks.
Ian Andrew Kirkpatrick (born 24 May 1946 in Gisborne) is a former New Zealand rugby union player, who was captain of the All Blacks.
Ian Smith (New Zealand cricketer)
Ian David Stockley Smith is a former cricket player turned sporting commentator.
Ian David Stockley Smith is a former cricket player turned sporting commentator.
Ivan Mauger
Ivan Mauger, OBE, MBE, (born 4 October 1939 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a retired motorcycle speedway rider.
Ivan Mauger, OBE, MBE, (born 4 October 1939 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a retired motorcycle speedway rider.
Jack Cowie
John Cowie OBE (30 March 1912, Auckland – 3 June 1994, Lower Hutt, Wellington) was a New Zealand cricketer who played in nine Tests from 1937 to 1949.
John Cowie OBE (30 March 1912, Auckland – 3 June 1994, Lower Hutt, Wellington) was a New Zealand cricketer who played in nine Tests from 1937 to 1949.
Jack Cropp
John "Jack" Urquhart Cropp (born 23 May 1927) is a former New Zealand yachtsman who won an Olympic Gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.
John "Jack" Urquhart Cropp (born 23 May 1927) is a former New Zealand yachtsman who won an Olympic Gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.
Jack Lovelock
John Edward Lovelock was a New Zealand athlete, and the 1936 Olympic champion in the 1500 metres.
John Edward Lovelock was a New Zealand athlete, and the 1936 Olympic champion in the 1500 metres.
Jennifer McDonald
Jennifer Enid McDonald (born July 18, 1949 in Whangarei) is a retired field hockey player from New Zealand, who was a member of the national team that finished sixth at the 1984 Summer Olympics ...
Jennifer Enid McDonald (born July 18, 1949 in Whangarei) is a retired field hockey player from New Zealand, who was a member of the national team that finished sixth at the 1984 Summer Olympics ...
Joe Scott (walker)
Dunedin race walker Joe Scott (1860–1908) was a household name in his time, becoming New Zealand's first world champion athlete and world record-holder in 1888.
Dunedin race walker Joe Scott (1860–1908) was a household name in his time, becoming New Zealand's first world champion athlete and world record-holder in 1888.
John Edward (Ned) Shewry
John Edward Shewry, was a world champion woodchopper from New Zealand.
John Edward Shewry, was a world champion woodchopper from New Zealand.
John Richard Reid
John Richard Reid was a New Zealand cricketer who captained New Zealand in 34 Tests.
John Richard Reid was a New Zealand cricketer who captained New Zealand in 34 Tests.
John Walker (athlete)
Sir John George Walker, KNZM, CBE, (born 12 January 1952 in Papakura) is a former middle distance runner from New Zealand.
Sir John George Walker, KNZM, CBE, (born 12 January 1952 in Papakura) is a former middle distance runner from New Zealand.
Kel Tremain
Kelvin Robin "Kel" Tremain (21 February 1938 – 2 May 1992) is a former All Black and Hawkes Bay rugby player, a flanker.
Kelvin Robin "Kel" Tremain (21 February 1938 – 2 May 1992) is a former All Black and Hawkes Bay rugby player, a flanker.
Lance Cross
Sir Cecil Lancelot Stewart "Lance" Cross (1912 – 1989) was the eighth member of the International Olympic Committee from New Zealand, from 1969 to 1987.
Sir Cecil Lancelot Stewart "Lance" Cross (1912 – 1989) was the eighth member of the International Olympic Committee from New Zealand, from 1969 to 1987.
Leonard Cuff
Leonard Albert Cuff was a sportsman and sports administrator from New Zealand.
Leonard Albert Cuff was a sportsman and sports administrator from New Zealand.
Les Mills
Leslie ("Les") Roy Mills CNZM, MBE, (born November 1, 1934 in Auckland) is a retired New Zealand athlete, who represented New Zealand at Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games over two decades.
Leslie ("Les") Roy Mills CNZM, MBE, (born November 1, 1934 in Auckland) is a retired New Zealand athlete, who represented New Zealand at Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games over two decades.
Lois Muir
Dame Lois Joan Muir, DNZM, OBE (born 1935) is a New Zealand netball coach and administrator, and a former representative netball and basketball player.
Dame Lois Joan Muir, DNZM, OBE (born 1935) is a New Zealand netball coach and administrator, and a former representative netball and basketball player.
Lorraine Moller
Lorraine Mary Moller is a former athlete from New Zealand who competed in track athletics and later specialised in the marathon.
Lorraine Mary Moller is a former athlete from New Zealand who competed in track athletics and later specialised in the marathon.
Malcolm Champion
Malcolm Eadie Champion (12 November 1883 – July 27, 1939) was New Zealand's first Olympic gold medallist, and the first swimmer to represent New Zealand at an Olympic Games.
Malcolm Eadie Champion (12 November 1883 – July 27, 1939) was New Zealand's first Olympic gold medallist, and the first swimmer to represent New Zealand at an Olympic Games.
Marilyn Marshall (footballer)
Marilyn Marshall is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.
Marilyn Marshall is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.
Marise Chamberlain
Marise Chamberlain (born 5 December 1935 in Christchurch) is a former New Zealand middle distance runner.
Marise Chamberlain (born 5 December 1935 in Christchurch) is a former New Zealand middle distance runner.
Mark Graham (rugby league)
Mark Kerry Graham is a New Zealand retired rugby league footballer and coach.
Mark Kerry Graham is a New Zealand retired rugby league footballer and coach.
Mark Todd (equestrian)
Mark James Todd, CBE is a New Zealand horseman noted for his accomplishments in the discipline of eventing, voted Rider of the 20th Century by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports,.
Mark James Todd, CBE is a New Zealand horseman noted for his accomplishments in the discipline of eventing, voted Rider of the 20th Century by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports,.
Martin Donnelly (cricketer)
Martin Paterson Donnelly was a New Zealand Test cricketer and England Rugby Union player.
Martin Paterson Donnelly was a New Zealand Test cricketer and England Rugby Union player.
Maurice Brownlie
Maurice Brownlie (10 August 1897 – 21 January 1957) was a New Zealand Rugby Union player.
Maurice Brownlie (10 August 1897 – 21 January 1957) was a New Zealand Rugby Union player.
Maurice Holmes
Maurice Holmes (1909-1998) was a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand.
Maurice Holmes (1909-1998) was a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand.
Mike Ryan (athlete)
Michael Robert Ryan is a former long-distance runner, who was born in Scotland.
Michael Robert Ryan is a former long-distance runner, who was born in Scotland.
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.
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.
Naomi James
Dame Naomi Christine James DBE Ph.D., (born 2 March 1949, née Power) was the first woman to sail single-handed (i.e., solo) around the world via Cape Horn.
Dame Naomi Christine James DBE Ph.D., (born 2 March 1949, née Power) was the first woman to sail single-handed (i.e., solo) around the world via Cape Horn.
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
The New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame is an organisation commemorating New Zealand's greatest sporting triumphs.
The New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame is an organisation commemorating New Zealand's greatest sporting triumphs.
Norman Read
Norman Richard Read (13 August 1931 – 22 May 1994) was a New Zealand racewalker.
Norman Richard Read (13 August 1931 – 22 May 1994) was a New Zealand racewalker.
Onny Parun
Onny Parun (OBE) (born 15 April 1947 in Wellington) is a former tennis player of Croatian descent from New Zealand, who was among the world's top 20 for five years and in 1971 and 1972 he reache...
Onny Parun (OBE) (born 15 April 1947 in Wellington) is a former tennis player of Croatian descent from New Zealand, who was among the world's top 20 for five years and in 1971 and 1972 he reache...
Paul MacDonald
Paul MacDonald MBE (born 8 January 1960) is a New Zealand sprint canoer who competed from the mid 1980s to the early 1990s.
Paul MacDonald MBE (born 8 January 1960) is a New Zealand sprint canoer who competed from the mid 1980s to the early 1990s.
Peter Blake (yachtsman)
Sir Peter James Blake, KBE (1 October 1948 - 5 December 2001) was a New Zealand yachtsman who won the Whitbread Round the World Race, the Jules Verne Trophy – setting the fastest time around the...
Sir Peter James Blake, KBE (1 October 1948 - 5 December 2001) was a New Zealand yachtsman who won the Whitbread Round the World Race, the Jules Verne Trophy – setting the fastest time around the...
Peter Mander
Peter Garth Mander (4 July 1928 in Christchurch – 21 June 1998) was a former New Zealand yachtsman and Olympic Gold medal winner.
Peter Garth Mander (4 July 1928 in Christchurch – 21 June 1998) was a former New Zealand yachtsman and Olympic Gold medal winner.
Peter Snell
Sir Peter George Snell, KNZM, MBE is a former New Zealand athlete, now resident in Texas, United States.
Sir Peter George Snell, KNZM, MBE is a former New Zealand athlete, now resident in Texas, United States.
Peter Wolfenden
Peter Wolfenden is a jockey of Standardbred racehorses in New Zealand.
Peter Wolfenden is a jockey of Standardbred racehorses in New Zealand.
Phil Skoglund
Philip Charles "Phil" Skoglund (born 1937) is a New Zealand lawn bowls player from Palmerston North.
Philip Charles "Phil" Skoglund (born 1937) is a New Zealand lawn bowls player from Palmerston North.
Philip Rush
Philip Rush (New Zealand - born 6 November 1963) is a firefighter and long distance swimmer who is the current world record holder for the fastest two and three way swim of the English Channel w...
Philip Rush (New Zealand - born 6 November 1963) is a firefighter and long distance swimmer who is the current world record holder for the fastest two and three way swim of the English Channel w...
Philippa Gould
Philippa Mary Gould (born 4 December 1940) is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.
Philippa Mary Gould (born 4 December 1940) is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.
Rebecca Perrott
Rebecca Vivian Mary Perrott (born 20 June 1961 in Wellington) is a swimmer from New Zealand, who won the gold medal in the women's 200 metres freestyle at the 1978 Commonwealth Games.
Rebecca Vivian Mary Perrott (born 20 June 1961 in Wellington) is a swimmer from New Zealand, who won the gold medal in the women's 200 metres freestyle at the 1978 Commonwealth Games.
Richard Arnst
Richard Arnst or Dick Arnst, born Jacob Diedrich Arnst, was a New Zealand rower, six times Single Sculls World Champion during the early part of the 20th century.
Richard Arnst or Dick Arnst, born Jacob Diedrich Arnst, was a New Zealand rower, six times Single Sculls World Champion during the early part of the 20th century.
Richard Hadlee
Sir Richard John Hadlee, MBE is a former New Zealand cricketer who played provincial cricket for Canterbury, Nottinghamshire and Tasmania.
Sir Richard John Hadlee, MBE is a former New Zealand cricketer who played provincial cricket for Canterbury, Nottinghamshire and Tasmania.
Rita Fatialofa-Paloto
Rita Fatialofa-Paloto is a Samoan sportsperson who played netball and softball for New Zealand.
Rita Fatialofa-Paloto is a Samoan sportsperson who played netball and softball for New Zealand.
Rod Dixon
Rodney Phillip "Rod" Dixon (born 13 July 1950) is a former New Zealand middle distance runner.
Rodney Phillip "Rod" Dixon (born 13 July 1950) is a former New Zealand middle distance runner.
Ron Jarden
Ronald Alexander Jarden (born 14 December 1929, Lower Hutt, New Zealand and died 18 February 1977, Lower Hutt) better known as Ron Jarden was a New Zealand rugby union footballer, business...
Ronald Alexander Jarden (born 14 December 1929, Lower Hutt, New Zealand and died 18 February 1977, Lower Hutt) better known as Ron Jarden was a New Zealand rugby union footballer, business...
Ronnie Moore (speedway rider)
Ronnie Moore MBE is a former international Speedway rider.
Ronnie Moore MBE is a former international Speedway rider.
Ross Norman
Ross Norman is a former professional squash player from New Zealand.
Ross Norman is a former professional squash player from New Zealand.
Roy Williams (athlete)
Roy Williams is a retired track and field athlete from New Zealand, who won gold in the decathlon at the 1966 Empire Games, but was overlooked for the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympic Games.
Roy Williams is a retired track and field athlete from New Zealand, who won gold in the decathlon at the 1966 Empire Games, but was overlooked for the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympic Games.
Sean Fitzpatrick
Sean Fitzpatrick MNZM is a former rugby union footballer who represented New Zealand, and is widely regarded as one of the finest players ever to come from that country.
Sean Fitzpatrick MNZM is a former rugby union footballer who represented New Zealand, and is widely regarded as one of the finest players ever to come from that country.
Stan Lay
Stanley ("Stan") Arthur Lay, MBE (27 July 1906 – 12 May 2003) was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed in javelin throwing at the 1928 Summer Olympics at Amsterdam, the 1930 ...
Stanley ("Stan") Arthur Lay, MBE (27 July 1906 – 12 May 2003) was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed in javelin throwing at the 1928 Summer Olympics at Amsterdam, the 1930 ...
Susan Devoy
Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy, DNZM, CBE (born 4 January 1964, Rotorua, New Zealand) is a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy, DNZM, CBE (born 4 January 1964, Rotorua, New Zealand) is a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Ted Morgan (boxer)
Edward "Ted" Morgan (5 April 1906 – 22 November 1952) was a boxer from New Zealand, who won the gold medal in the men's welterweight division at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Neth...
Edward "Ted" Morgan (5 April 1906 – 22 November 1952) was a boxer from New Zealand, who won the gold medal in the men's welterweight division at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Neth...
Thomas Ellison
Thomas Rangiwahia Ellison, also known as Tom Ellison (11 November 1867—2 October 1904) was a New Zealand rugby union player and lawyer.
Thomas Rangiwahia Ellison, also known as Tom Ellison (11 November 1867—2 October 1904) was a New Zealand rugby union player and lawyer.
Tom Heeney
Thomas Heeney (18 May 1898 – 15 June 1984), commonly called Tom Heeney, was a professional heavyweight boxer from New Zealand, best known for unsuccessfully challenging champion Gene Tunne...
Thomas Heeney (18 May 1898 – 15 June 1984), commonly called Tom Heeney, was a professional heavyweight boxer from New Zealand, best known for unsuccessfully challenging champion Gene Tunne...
Tom Lowry
Thomas Coleman Lowry was a New Zealand cricketer.
Thomas Coleman Lowry was a New Zealand cricketer.
Tommy Baxter
Thomas Owen "Tommy" Baxter is a former New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country in twenty nine tests between 1949 and 1956.
Thomas Owen "Tommy" Baxter is a former New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country in twenty nine tests between 1949 and 1956.
Tony Wilding
Anthony "Tony" Frederick Wilding was a champion tennis player from Christchurch, New Zealand and a soldier killed in action during World War I near Neuve-Chapelle, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Anthony "Tony" Frederick Wilding was a champion tennis player from Christchurch, New Zealand and a soldier killed in action during World War I near Neuve-Chapelle, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Valerie Young
Valerie 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.
Valerie 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.
Waimarama Taumaunu
Waimarama Taumaunu, MBE, is a New Zealand netball coach and former international netball player.
Waimarama Taumaunu, MBE, is a New Zealand netball coach and former international netball player.
Walter Hadlee
Walter Arnold Hadlee, CBE (4 June 1915 - 29 September 2006) was a New Zealand cricketer and Test match captain.
Walter Arnold Hadlee, CBE (4 June 1915 - 29 September 2006) was a New Zealand cricketer and Test match captain.
Wayne Shelford
Wayne Thomas "Buck" Shelford (born 13 December 1957 in Rotorua) is a New Zealand former rugby union footballer and coach who represented and captained New Zealand (the All Blacks) in the late 1980s.
Wayne Thomas "Buck" Shelford (born 13 December 1957 in Rotorua) is a New Zealand former rugby union footballer and coach who represented and captained New Zealand (the All Blacks) in the late 1980s.
William Webb (rower)
William Charles Webb was the first New Zealander to hold the Professional World Sculling Championship Title.
William Charles Webb was the first New Zealander to hold the Professional World Sculling Championship Title.
Wilson Whineray
Sir Wilson James Whineray, KNZM, OBE (born 10 July 1935) is a business executive and former captain of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby union team.
Sir Wilson James Whineray, KNZM, OBE (born 10 July 1935) is a business executive and former captain of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby union team.
Winston McCarthy
Winston John McCarthy (10 March 1908 – 2 January 1984) was a Rugby Union radio commentator during the 1940s through to the 1960s who became known as the "Voice of New Zealand Rugby".
Winston John McCarthy (10 March 1908 – 2 January 1984) was a Rugby Union radio commentator during the 1940s through to the 1960s who became known as the "Voice of New Zealand Rugby".
Wynton Rufer
Wynton Alan Whai Rufer, CNZM,, is a retired New Zealand footballer, who played as a striker.
Wynton Alan Whai Rufer, CNZM,, is a retired New Zealand footballer, who played as a striker.
Yvette Williams
Yvette Winifred Williams, CNZM, MBE (later Yvette Corlett, born April 25, 1929) is a retired athlete from New Zealand, the first woman from her country to win an Olympic gold medal.
Yvette Winifred Williams, CNZM, MBE (later Yvette Corlett, born April 25, 1929) is a retired athlete from New Zealand, the first woman from her country to win an Olympic gold medal.