New Zealand at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games

New Zealand at the
1970 British Commonwealth Games
CGF code NZL
CGA New Zealand Olympic Committee
Website www.olympic.org.nz
in Edinburgh, Scotland
Competitors 65
Flag bearer Opening: Les Mills
Closing: Harry Kent
Medals
Ranked 11thth
Gold Silver Bronze Total
2 6 6 14
Officials 19
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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

Gold Silver Bronze Total
New Zealand 26614


New Zealand was eleventh in the medal table in 1970.

Gold

Cycling:

1st, gold medalist(s) Bruce Biddle Men's Individual Road Race
1st, gold medalist(s) Harry Kent Men's Track 1 km Time Trial

Silver

Athletics:

2nd, silver medalist(s) Les Mills Men's Discus Throw
2nd, silver medalist(s) Barbara Poulsen Women's Shot Put
2nd, silver medalist(s) Dick Quax Men's 1500 m

Lawn Bowls:

2nd, silver medalist(s) Robert McDonald and Hugh Robson Men's Pairs

Weightlifting:

2nd, silver medalist(s) John Bolton Men's 82.5 kg
2nd, silver medalist(s) Tony Ebert Men's 75 kg

Bronze

Athletics:

3rd, bronze medalist(s) Les Mills Men's Shot Put

Cycling:

3rd, bronze medalist(s) Blair Stockwell Men's Track Individual Pursuit (4000 m)

Swimming:

3rd, bronze medalist(s) Mark Treffers Men's 1500 m Freestyle

Weightlifting:

3rd, bronze medalist(s) Bruce Cameron Men's 67.5 kg

Wrestling:

3rd, bronze medalist(s) David Aspin Men's Freestyle 82 kg
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Gordon Mackay Men's Freestyle 74 kg

New Zealand Team


See also


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