IOC code NZL Competitors 182 in 17 sports | Website www.olympic.org.nz | |
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NOC New Zealand Olympic Committee Flag bearer Mahé Drysdale (opening)
Georgina and Caroline Evers-Swindell (closing) Medals
Ranked 25th Gold
Silver
Bronze
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New Zealand took part in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The country sent 182 competitors, making this its largest ever delegation to the Olympic Games. It was also one of the most successful, equalling New Zealand's combined medal tally from the previous two Summer games. On 16 August – dubbed "Super Saturday" by journalists – New Zealand had its greatest single day at any Olympics, winning 5 medals: two gold, one silver and two bronze. New Zealand also gained its first Olympic track medal since 1976 when Nick Willis won the silver medal in the men's 1500 metres, becoming the sixth New Zealander to win an Olympic medal in that event. The success at the Olympics has boosted Athletics participation since then.
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Delegation
New Zealand sent 182 representatives competing in 17 sports.
Athletics
* The athlete who finished in second place, Lyudmila Blonska of the Ukraine, tested positive for a banned substance. Both the A and the B tests were positive, therefore Blonska was stripped of her silver medal, and Wardell moved up a position.
Women's tournament
The following is the New Zealand roster in the women's basketball tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Sprint
Qualification Legend: QS = Qualify to semi-final; QF = Qualify directly to final
Track
Eventing
# - Indicates that points do not count in team total
Men's tournament
The following is the New Zealand roster in the men's field hockey tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. ‹See Tfd›
Head Coach: Shane McLeod
Reserve:
- Richard Petherick
- Nicholas Wilson
Advanced to semifinals
Women's tournament
The following is the New Zealand roster in the women's field hockey tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. ‹See Tfd›
Head Coach: Kevin Towns
Reserve:
- Charlotte Harrison
- Jasmine McQuinn
Advanced to semifinals
Men's tournament
The following is the New Zealand squad in the men's football tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. ‹See Tfd›
Head coach: Stu Jacobs
* Over-aged player.
Women's tournament
The following is the New Zealand squad in the women's football tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. ‹See Tfd›
Head coach: John Herdman
Rowing
Qualification Legend: FA=Final A (medal); FB=Final B (non-medal); FC=Final C (non-medal); FD=Final D (non-medal); FE=Final E (non-medal); FF=Final F (non-medal); SA/B=Semifinals A/B; SC/D=Semifinals C/D; SE/F=Semifinals E/F; QF=Quarterfinals; R=Repechage
Sailing
New Zealand qualified 1 boat for each of the following events. Although Aaron McIntosh and Mark Kennedy qualified for the Tornado class, they did not compete at these Games.
M = Medal race; EL = Eliminated – did not advance into the medal race; CAN = Race cancelled