SettingsOlympic athletes of New Zealand
Adrian Blincoe
Adrian Blincoe (born 4 November 1979 in Auckland) is a New Zealand middle distance runner who specializes mainly in the 5000 metres.
Adrian Blincoe (born 4 November 1979 in Auckland) is a New Zealand middle distance runner who specializes mainly in the 5000 metres.
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.
Anne Hare
Caroline Anne Hare (born 7 June 1964) is a former New Zealand representative runner from Wellington.
Caroline Anne Hare (born 7 June 1964) is a former New Zealand representative runner from Wellington.
Anne Judkins
Anne Maree Judkins (born March 1, 1964 in Takapuna, Auckland) is a retired female track and field athlete from New Zealand specialising in racewalking.
Anne Maree Judkins (born March 1, 1964 in Takapuna, Auckland) is a retired female track and field athlete from New Zealand specialising in racewalking.
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.
Augustine Nketia
Augustine K. ("Gus") Nketia (born 30 December 1970 in Kumasi, Ghana) is a former track and field competitor, specialising in sprinting events, who represented both his home country and New Zealand.
Augustine K. ("Gus") Nketia (born 30 December 1970 in Kumasi, Ghana) is a former track and field competitor, specialising in sprinting events, who represented both his home country and New Zealand.
Avis McIntosh
Avis McIntosh (born 19 May 1938) is a former New Zealand sprinter.
Avis McIntosh (born 19 May 1938) is a former New Zealand sprinter.
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.
Beatrice Faumuina
Beatrice Roini Liua Faumuina, ONZM is a New Zealand discus thrower, a gold medallist at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics.
Beatrice Roini Liua Faumuina, ONZM is a New Zealand discus thrower, a gold medallist at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics.
Bevan Smith
Bevan Duncan Smith (born 18 July 1950) is a former New Zealand sprinter.
Bevan Duncan Smith (born 18 July 1950) is a former New Zealand sprinter.
Bill Baillie
William ("Bill") David Baillie (born 28 May 1934 in Nelson, New Zealand) was a runner who represented New Zealand at the 1964 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo where he placed 6th in the 5000m.
William ("Bill") David Baillie (born 28 May 1934 in Nelson, New Zealand) was a runner who represented New Zealand at the 1964 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo where he placed 6th in the 5000m.
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.
Brenda Matthews
Brenda Patricia Matthews (born 19 February 1949 in Auckland) is a former female track and field sprinter and hurdler form New Zealand.
Brenda Patricia Matthews (born 19 February 1949 in Auckland) is a former female track and field sprinter and hurdler form 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...
Chantal Brunner
Chantal Margarita Brunner (born 5 November 1970) is a New Zealand long jumper.
Chantal Margarita Brunner (born 5 November 1970) is a New Zealand long jumper.
Chris Donaldson
Chris Donaldson (born 26 May 1975 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand sprinter who represented New Zealand at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics.
Chris Donaldson (born 26 May 1975 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand sprinter who represented New Zealand at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics.
Craig Barrett (athlete)
Craig Michael Barrett is a New Zealand race walker.
Craig Michael Barrett is a New Zealand race walker.
Dave McKenzie
David ("Dave") Closs McKenzie (born March 16, 1943 in Dunollie) is a former long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country in the men's marathon at two consecutive Sum...
David ("Dave") Closs McKenzie (born March 16, 1943 in Dunollie) is a former long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country in the men's marathon at two consecutive Sum...
Dave Norris
David "Dave" Stanley Norris is a former New Zealand athlete who specialised in the long jump and triple jump.
David "Dave" Stanley Norris is a former New Zealand athlete who specialised in the long jump and triple jump.
Derek Froude
Derek Owen Froude (born April 20, 1959 in Wellington) is a former long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country at two Summer Olympics: 1984 (Los Angeles) and 1992 (B...
Derek Owen Froude (born April 20, 1959 in Wellington) is a former long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country at two Summer Olympics: 1984 (Los Angeles) and 1992 (B...
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.
Doreen Porter
Doreen Helen Porter (born 21 July 1941) is a former New Zealand sprinter.
Doreen Helen Porter (born 21 July 1941) is a former New Zealand sprinter.
Doug Harris (athlete)
Douglas Mostyn "Doug" Harris was a New Zealand runner who competed at the 1948 Olympics and the 1950 British Empire Games.
Douglas Mostyn "Doug" Harris was a New Zealand runner who competed at the 1948 Olympics and the 1950 British Empire Games.
Doug Pirini
Douglas ("Doug") Stuart Pirini (born September 6, 1969 in Auckland) is a retired decathlete from New Zealand, who represented his native country in the men's decathlon at the 1996 Summer Olympic...
Douglas ("Doug") Stuart Pirini (born September 6, 1969 in Auckland) is a retired decathlete from New Zealand, who represented his native country in the men's decathlon at the 1996 Summer Olympic...
Gavin Lovegrove
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 an...
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 an...
George Davidson (athlete)
George Davidson (8 October 1898 – 25 September 1948) was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, as one of the few "kiwi" sprinters.
George Davidson (8 October 1898 – 25 September 1948) was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, as one of the few "kiwi" sprinters.
George Hill (athlete)
George Neville Hill known as Neville Hill (26 February 1891 – 29 November 1944) was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed as a member of the Australasian team in the 191...
George Neville Hill known as Neville Hill (26 February 1891 – 29 November 1944) was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed as a member of the Australasian team in the 191...
Glenn Howard (athlete)
Glenn Anthony Bruce Howard (born 1 April 1976 in Christchurch, Canterbury) is a male high jumper from New Zealand.
Glenn Anthony Bruce Howard (born 1 April 1976 in Christchurch, Canterbury) is a male high jumper from New Zealand.
Harold Nelson (athlete)
William Harold Nelson was a New Zealand long distance runner from Nelson, New Zealand.
William Harold Nelson was a New Zealand long distance runner from Nelson, New Zealand.
Harry Wilson (athlete)
Harry Ernest Wilson (born May 28, 1896, date of death unknown) was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Harry Ernest Wilson (born May 28, 1896, date of death unknown) was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Henry St Aubyn Murray
Henry St Aubyn Murray (14 January 1886 - 12 April 1943) was a New Zealand athlete, who competed for Australasia in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England.
Henry St Aubyn Murray (14 January 1886 - 12 April 1943) was a New Zealand athlete, who competed for Australasia in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England.
Ian Winchester
Ian Winchester (born 27 May 1973) is a discus thrower from New Zealand.
Ian Winchester (born 27 May 1973) is a discus thrower from New Zealand.
Jack Foster
John ("Jack") Charles Foster (May 23, 1932 – June 5, 2004) was a former long-distance runner born in Liverpool, England.
John ("Jack") Charles Foster (May 23, 1932 – June 5, 2004) was a former long-distance runner born in Liverpool, England.
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.
James Dolphin
James Dolphin A.K.A Fish, JD is a New Zealand sprinter.
James Dolphin A.K.A Fish, JD is a New Zealand sprinter.
Jason Stewart (athlete)
Jason Stewart (born 21 November 1981, Napier New Zealand) is a New Zealand middle distance runner.
Jason Stewart (born 21 November 1981, Napier New Zealand) is a New Zealand middle distance runner.
Joanne Henry
Joanne Henry (born 2 October 1971) is a former New Zealand heptathlete.
Joanne Henry (born 2 October 1971) is a former New Zealand heptathlete.
John Davies (athlete)
John Llewellyn Davies (25 May 1938 – 21 July 2003) was a New Zealand Olympic bronze medalist and president of the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC).
John Llewellyn Davies (25 May 1938 – 21 July 2003) was a New Zealand Olympic bronze medalist and president of the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC).
John Holland (athlete)
John Macfarlane "Dutch" Holland was a New Zealand athlete who competed mainly in hurdles events.
John Macfarlane "Dutch" Holland was a New Zealand athlete who competed mainly in hurdles events.
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.
Jonathan Wyatt
Jonathan Craig Wyatt (born 20 December 1972) is a long-distance runner from Lower Hutt, New Zealand, who is a six-time world mountain running champion.
Jonathan Craig Wyatt (born 20 December 1972) is a long-distance runner from Lower Hutt, New Zealand, who is a six-time world mountain running champion.
Kevin Ryan (athlete)
Kevin Barry Ryan (born July 22, 1948 in Auckland) is a retired male long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country in the men's marathon at the 1976 Summer Olympics in...
Kevin Barry Ryan (born July 22, 1948 in Auckland) is a retired male long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country in the men's marathon at the 1976 Summer Olympics in...
Kimberley Smith (athlete)
Kimberley "Kim" Smith (born 19 November 1981 in Papakura) is a New Zealand middle distance and long distance runner who specialises in the 5000 and 10,000 metres.
Kimberley "Kim" Smith (born 19 November 1981 in Papakura) is a New Zealand middle distance and long distance runner who specialises in the 5000 and 10,000 metres.
Kirsten Hellier
Kirsten Louise Hellier (née Smith; born 6 October 1969 in Tokoroa, Waikato) is a former javelin thrower, who represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth and the Olympic Games.
Kirsten Louise Hellier (née Smith; born 6 October 1969 in Tokoroa, Waikato) is a former javelin thrower, who represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth and the Olympic Games.
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.
Liza Hunter-Galvan
Liza Marie Hunter-Galvan is a long-distance runner from New Zealand.
Liza Marie Hunter-Galvan is a long-distance runner from New Zealand.
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.
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.
Martin Johns
Martin Johns is a New Zealand athlete.
Martin Johns is a New Zealand athlete.
Mary O'Connor
Mary Theresa O'Connor (born June 19, 1955 in Hokitika, West Coast) is a retired female long-distance runner from New Zealand.
Mary Theresa O'Connor (born June 19, 1955 in Hokitika, West Coast) is a retired female long-distance runner from New Zealand.
Mary O'Connor (athlete)
Mary Theresa O'Connor is a retired female long-distance runner from New Zealand.
Mary Theresa O'Connor is a retired female long-distance runner from New Zealand.
Maurice Marshall
Maurice Lane Marshall MBE was a New Zealand athlete born in Thames, who specialised in middle distance running At the 1950 British Empire Games he won a bronze medal in the mile run and then par...
Maurice Lane Marshall MBE was a New Zealand athlete born in Thames, who specialised in middle distance running At the 1950 British Empire Games he won a bronze medal in the mile run and then par...
Michael O'Rourke
Michael ("Mike") David O'Rourke (born August 25, 1955 in Croydon, New South Wales, Australia, is a retired javelin thrower.
Michael ("Mike") David O'Rourke (born August 25, 1955 in Croydon, New South Wales, Australia, is a retired javelin thrower.
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.
Neville Scott
Neville Scott (25 February 1935 - 21 January 2005) is a former New Zealand middle distance runner from Ashburton.
Neville Scott (25 February 1935 - 21 January 2005) is a former New Zealand middle distance runner from Ashburton.
Norma Wilson
Norma Wilson (11 December 1909 – 10 July 2000) was a New Zealand athlete who represented New Zealand at the 1928 Summer Olympics at London.
Norma Wilson (11 December 1909 – 10 July 2000) was a New Zealand athlete who represented New Zealand at the 1928 Summer Olympics at London.
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.
Nyla Carroll
Nyla Jane Carroll (born November 24, 1965 in New Plymouth, Taranaki) is a retired long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented her native country in the women's 10.000 metres at the 19...
Nyla Jane Carroll (born November 24, 1965 in New Plymouth, Taranaki) is a retired long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented her native country in the women's 10.000 metres at the 19...
Pat Boot
Vernon Patrick "Pat" Boot (22 October 1914 – 5 January 1947) was a New Zealand middle distance runner from Canterbury, who represented New Zealand at the 1936 Summer Olympics at Berlin and...
Vernon Patrick "Pat" Boot (22 October 1914 – 5 January 1947) was a New Zealand middle distance runner from Canterbury, who represented New Zealand at the 1936 Summer Olympics at Berlin and...
Paul Gibbons
Paul Kendall Gibbons (born June 25, 1971 in New Plymouth, Taranaki) is a retired pole vaulter from New Zealand.
Paul Kendall Gibbons (born June 25, 1971 in New Plymouth, Taranaki) is a retired pole vaulter from New Zealand.
Peter O'Donoghue (athlete)
Peter G. O’Donoghue is a former New Zealand and Australian athlete specialising in middle distance running.
Peter G. O’Donoghue is a former New Zealand and Australian athlete specialising in middle distance running.
Peter Renner
Peter Campbell Renner (born 27 October 1959) was a New Zealand athlete from Mosgiel, New Zealand who mostly competed in the 3000m Steeplechase.
Peter Campbell Renner (born 27 October 1959) was a New Zealand athlete from Mosgiel, New Zealand who mostly competed in the 3000m Steeplechase.
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 Welsh (athlete)
Robert Peter Welsh is a former 3000 meters steeplechase runner from New Zealand.
Robert Peter Welsh is a former 3000 meters steeplechase runner from New Zealand.
Rex Wilson
Rex Albert Wilson is a retired male long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.
Rex Albert Wilson is a retired male long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.
Robbie Johnston
Robert ("Robbie") Ian Johnston (born 21 August 1967 in Balclutha) is a retired long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country twice in the men's 10.000 metres at the S...
Robert ("Robbie") Ian Johnston (born 21 August 1967 in Balclutha) is a retired long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country twice in the men's 10.000 metres at the S...
Robin Tait
Robin Douglas Tait (14 April 1940 in Dunedin, Otago – 20 March 1984 in Auckland) was a discus thrower, who represented New Zealand at two Summer Olympics: 1968 and 1972.
Robin Douglas Tait (14 April 1940 in Dunedin, Otago – 20 March 1984 in Auckland) was a discus thrower, who represented New Zealand at two Summer Olympics: 1968 and 1972.
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.
Scott Nelson
Scott Anthony Murray Nelson is a New Zealand athlete specialising in race walking.
Scott Anthony Murray Nelson is a New Zealand athlete specialising in race walking.
Sean Wade
Sean Patrick Wade (born February 2, 1966 in Wellington) is a long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country in the men's marathon at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlant...
Sean Patrick Wade (born February 2, 1966 in Wellington) is a long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country in the men's marathon at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlant...
Simon Poelman
Simon Poelman is a former New Zealand decathlete, who has been described as New Zealand's best ever all-round athlete.
Simon Poelman is a former New Zealand decathlete, who has been described as New Zealand's best ever all-round athlete.
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 ...
Stuart Farquhar
Stuart Farquhar is a male javelin thrower from New Zealand.
Stuart Farquhar is a male javelin thrower from New Zealand.
Sue Golder
Susan "Sue" Gay Golder (née Haden) (born 29 April 1946) is a former New Zealand athlete and track cyclist.
Susan "Sue" Gay Golder (née Haden) (born 29 April 1946) is a former New Zealand athlete and track cyclist.
Tasha Williams (athlete)
Tasha Aimee Williams (born 31 July 1973 in Dunedin, Otago) is a retired female hammer thrower from New Zealand.
Tasha Aimee Williams (born 31 July 1973 in Dunedin, Otago) is a retired female hammer thrower from New Zealand.
Tony Rogers
Tony Rogers (born April 30, 1957 in Huntly) is a retired middle distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country in the men's 1,500 metres at the 1984 Summer Olympics, finish...
Tony Rogers (born April 30, 1957 in Huntly) is a retired middle distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country in the men's 1,500 metres at the 1984 Summer Olympics, finish...
Tony Rogers (athlete)
Tony Rogers is a retired middle distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country in the men's 1,500 metres at the 1984 Summer Olympics, finishing in ninth place.
Tony Rogers is a retired middle distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country in the men's 1,500 metres at the 1984 Summer Olympics, finishing in ninth place.
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.
Wilfrid Kalaugher
Wilfrid George Kalaugher was a New Zealand athlete and scholar.
Wilfrid George Kalaugher was a New Zealand athlete and scholar.
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.