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Sir Peter George Snell KNZM OBE (17 December 1938 – 12 December 2019) was a New Zealand middle-distance runner.[3] He won three Olympic gold medals, and is the only man since 1920 to have won the 800 a...

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Sir Peter George Snell KNZM OBE (17 December 1938 – 12 December 2019) was a New Zealand middle-distance runner.[3] He won three Olympic gold medals, and is the only man since 1920 to have won the 800 a...

2/1/2023

David Kieran Nyika (born 27 February 1995) is a New Zealand professional boxer. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at both the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games as well as competing at the 2017 and 2019...

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David Kieran Nyika (born 27 February 1995) is a New Zealand professional boxer. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at both the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games as well as competing at the 2017 and 2019...

8/7/2021

Aron John Baynes (born 9 December 1986) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Washington...

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Aron John Baynes (born 9 December 1986) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Washington...

8/4/2021

Dylan Matthew Schmidt (born 7 January 1997) is a New Zealand trampolinist. He competed in the trampoline competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics,[1] where he finished in seventh place. He was New Zeala...

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Dylan Matthew Schmidt (born 7 January 1997) is a New Zealand trampolinist. He competed in the trampoline competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics,[1] where he finished in seventh place. He was New Zeala...

8/4/2021

Storm Uru (born 14 February 1985) is a New Zealand rower. He is from Ngāi Tahu tribe. Residence : Invercargill** Reference: Biographical Summaries of Notable People - SmartCopy : Jun 5 2020, 18:53:54 UTC

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Storm Uru (born 14 February 1985) is a New Zealand rower. He is from Ngāi Tahu tribe. Residence : Invercargill** Reference: Biographical Summaries of Notable People - SmartCopy : Jun 5 2020, 18:53:54 UTC

4/19/2020

Jade Uru (born 20 October 1987) is a New Zealand rower.[1][2] Reference: Biographical Summaries of Notable People - SmartCopy : Jun 5 2020, 18:53:54 UTC

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Jade Uru (born 20 October 1987) is a New Zealand rower.[1][2] Reference: Biographical Summaries of Notable People - SmartCopy : Jun 5 2020, 18:53:54 UTC

4/19/2020

Marty McDowell (born 16 January 1987) is a New Zealand canoeist. McDowell made his Olympic debut in Rio de Janeiro, after qualifying through the Oceania championships earlier this year.The Wellingtonia...

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Marty McDowell (born 16 January 1987) is a New Zealand canoeist. McDowell made his Olympic debut in Rio de Janeiro, after qualifying through the Oceania championships earlier this year.The Wellingtonia...

2/29/2020

Herbert James Ferrier (Jim) Dryden MP (1907 - 1974)

"James Herbert Farrier (Jim) Dryden"

James Herbert Ferrier Dryden (8 July 1907 – 29 October 1974) was a New Zealand wrestler who won a silver medal at the 1938 British Empire Games.

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Herbert James Ferrier (Jim) Dryden MP (1907 - 1974)

"James Herbert Farrier (Jim) Dryden"

James Herbert Ferrier Dryden (8 July 1907 – 29 October 1974) was a New Zealand wrestler who won a silver medal at the 1938 British Empire Games.

1/10/2020

Alistair Garth Dryden (born 18 December 1942) is a former New Zealand rower.

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Alistair Garth Dryden (born 18 December 1942) is a former New Zealand rower.

1/10/2020

Garth John da Silva (born 28 December 1973 in Wellington, New Zealand) is a boxer from New Zealand, who competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Garth John da Silva (born 28 December 1973 in Wellington, New Zealand) is a boxer from New Zealand, who competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

1/10/2020

John da Silva MP (1934 - 2021)

John Walter da Silva QSM (born 11 June 1934)[1] is a former New Zealand wrestler and boxer.

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8/27/2012
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John da Silva MP (1934 - 2021)

John Walter da Silva QSM (born 11 June 1934)[1] is a former New Zealand wrestler and boxer.

1/10/2020

Christopher Sherratt White MNZM (born 9 September 1960) is a former New Zealand rower and Olympic Bronze medallist at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He is described as "one of the giants of New Zea...

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Christopher Sherratt White MNZM (born 9 September 1960) is a former New Zealand rower and Olympic Bronze medallist at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He is described as "one of the giants of New Zea...

2/6/2019

New Amsterdam (Amster) Reedy MP (1943 - 2014)

Amster has been a part of the NZOC’s Maori Advisory Group and has helped shape the cultural identity of the New Zealand team competing at the Athens Games. Zealand Olympic team kaumatua Amster Reedy ha...

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10/26/2018
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New Amsterdam (Amster) Reedy MP (1943 - 2014)

Amster has been a part of the NZOC’s Maori Advisory Group and has helped shape the cultural identity of the New Zealand team competing at the Athens Games. Zealand Olympic team kaumatua Amster Reedy ha...

10/26/2018

Mary Jane Logan MP (1912 - 2007)

Mary Jane Logan (née Mitchell, 26 November 1912 – 26 March 2007) was a New Zealand athlete. Mainly remembered as a javelin thrower, she represented her country at the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydne...

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11/13/2017
9/26/2018
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Mary Jane Logan MP (1912 - 2007)

Mary Jane Logan (née Mitchell, 26 November 1912 – 26 March 2007) was a New Zealand athlete. Mainly remembered as a javelin thrower, she represented her country at the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydne...

9/26/2018

Theodorus Jacobus Leonardus "Dick" Quax (1 January 1948 – 28 May 2018) was a Dutch-born New Zealand runner and one-time world record holder in the 5000 metres, and local-body politician.Quax stood for ...

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Theodorus Jacobus Leonardus "Dick" Quax (1 January 1948 – 28 May 2018) was a Dutch-born New Zealand runner and one-time world record holder in the 5000 metres, and local-body politician.Quax stood for ...

9/13/2018

Blake Skjellerup (born 13 June 1985 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a short track speed skater who competed for New Zealand at the 2010 Winter Olympics; finishing sixteenth.

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Blake Skjellerup (born 13 June 1985 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a short track speed skater who competed for New Zealand at the 2010 Winter Olympics; finishing sixteenth.

4/12/2018

Peter James Belliss, MBE, is a former lawn bowls player for New Zealand.

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Peter James Belliss, MBE, is a former lawn bowls player for New Zealand.

3/20/2018

Henry Edward (Harry) Kerr MP (1879 - 1951)

Henry Edward "Harry" Kerr (28 January 1879 – 17 May 1951) was a New Zealand athlete who competed mainly in walking events.He competed for Australasia in the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London in the 3...

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3/12/2018
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Henry Edward (Harry) Kerr MP (1879 - 1951)

Henry Edward "Harry" Kerr (28 January 1879 – 17 May 1951) was a New Zealand athlete who competed mainly in walking events.He competed for Australasia in the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London in the 3...

3/12/2018

Harina Margaret Kohere (born 14 July 1953 in Rangitukia) 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 in Los ...

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Harina Margaret Kohere (born 14 July 1953 in Rangitukia) 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 in Los ...

1/19/2018