CGF code NZL Competitors 63 | Website www.olympic.org.nz | |
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CGA New Zealand Olympic Committee Flag bearer Opening: Malcolm Hahn
Closing: Medals
Ranked 5th Gold
Silver
Bronze
Total
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6
9
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New Zealand (abbreviated NZL) sent a team of 63 competitors and 11 officials to the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, which were held in Cardiff, Wales. The flagbearer at the opening ceremony was javelin thrower Malcolm Hahn.
Contents
- Medals
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- Athletics
- Bowls
- Boxing
- Cycling
- Fencing
- Rowing
- Swimming
- Diving
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
- References
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
New Zealand was fifth in the medal table in 1958.
Gold
Athletics:
01 ! Murray Halberg — Men's 3 Miles 01 ! Valerie Sloper — Women's Shot PutLawn Bowls:
01 ! John Morris and Richard Pilkington — Men's PairsRowing:
01 ! Reg Douglas and Bob Parker — Men's Coxless PairSilver
Athletics:
02 ! Mary Donaghy — Women's High Jump 02 ! Les Mills — Men's Discus Throw 02 ! Jennifer Thompson — Women's Discus ThrowCycling:
02 ! Warren Johnston — Men's 10 Mile Scratch RaceRowing:
02 ! James Hill — Men's Single ScullsSwimming:
02 ! Tessa Staveley — Women's 110 yards ButterflyBronze
Athletics:
03 ! Dave Norris — Men's Triple Jump 03 ! Merv Richards — Men's Pole Vault 03 ! Neville Scott — Men's 3 Miles 03 ! Valerie Sloper — Women's Discus ThrowBoxing:
03 ! Thomas Donovan — Men's Lightweight 57-60 kgCycling:
03 ! Warwick Dalton — Men's 1 km Time Trial 03 ! Warwick Dalton — Men's 4000 m Individual PursuitRowing:
03 ! James Hill and Norman Suckling — Men's Double ScullsSwimming:
03 ! Philippa Gould — Women's 110 yards BackstrokeAthletics
Bowls
Boxing
Cycling
Fencing
Rowing
Swimming
Diving
Weightlifting
Wrestling
References
New Zealand at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA