New Zealand at the 1938 British Empire Games
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New Zealand
(abbreviated NZL) sent a team of 71 competitors and 13 officials to the 1938 British Empire Games
, which were held in Sydney
, Australia
. The flagbearer at the opening ceremony was James Leckie
.
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
.
New Zealand was fifth in the medal table in 1938.
Lawn Bowls:
Boxing:
Cycling:
Lawn Bowls:
Rowing:
Wrestling:
Boxing:
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Swimming:
Wrestling:
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
(abbreviated NZL) sent a team of 71 competitors and 13 officials to the 1938 British Empire Games
1938 British Empire Games
The 1938 British Empire Games was the third British Empire Games, the Commonwealth Games being the modern-day equivalent. Held in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from February 5–12, 1938, they were timed to coincide with Sydney's sesqui-centenary...
, which were held in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The flagbearer at the opening ceremony was James Leckie
James Leckie (athlete)
James George Leckie was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where he won the bronze medal in the men's hammer throw, and was the flagbearer at the opening event. He was also due to compete in the discus but did not start the event...
.
New Zealand has competed in every games, starting with the first British Empire Games
1930 British Empire Games
The 1930 British Empire Games were the first of what later become known as the Commonwealth Games, and were held in Hamilton, in the province of Ontario in Canada from August 16–23, 1930....
in 1930 at Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
. Selection is the responsibility of the New Zealand Olympic Committee
New Zealand Olympic Committee
The New Zealand Olympic Committee is the body in New Zealand responsible for selecting athletes to represent New Zealand in the Summer and Winter Olympic and the Commonwealth Games....
.
Medals
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| Boxing | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Cycling | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Lawn Bowls | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Rowing | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| Swimming | 1 | 1 | ||
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Total | 5 | 7 | 13 | 25 |
New Zealand was fifth in the medal table in 1938.
Gold
Athletics:- Pat BootPat BootVernon Patrick "Pat" Boot was a New Zealand middle distance runner from Canterbury, who represented New Zealand at the 1936 Summer Olympics at Berlin and at the 1938 British Empire Games at Sydney....
— Men's 880 yards - Cecil MatthewsCecil MatthewsCecil 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 Sydney....
— Men's 3 Miles - Cecil MatthewsCecil MatthewsCecil 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 Sydney....
— Men's 6 Miles
Lawn Bowls:
- Bill BremnerBill BremnerWilliam "Bill" Bremner is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1938 Commonwealth Games in Sydney he was part of the men's fours team that won the gold medal; with Ernie Jury, Alec Robertson and Bill Whittaker.-References:...
, Ernie JuryErnie JuryErnie Jury is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he was part of the men's fours team that won the gold medal; with Bill Bremner, Alec Robertson and Bill Whittaker.-References:...
, Alec RobertsonAlec RobertsonAlec Robertson is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he was part of the men's fours team that won the gold medal; with Bill Bremner, Ernie Jury and Bill Whittaker.-References:...
and Bill WhittakerBill Whittaker (bowls)Bill Whittaker is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1938 Commonwealth Games in Sydney he was part of the men's fours team that won the gold medal; with Bill Bremner, Ernie Jury and Alec Robertson.-References:...
— Men's Fours - Walter DenisonWalter DenisonWalter Denison is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he won the men's pairs gold medal alongside Lance Macey.-References:...
, Lance MaceyLance MaceyLance Macey is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he won the men's pairs gold medal alongside Walter Denison.-References:...
— Men's Pairs
Silver
Athletics:- Stan LayStan LayStanley Arthur Lay, MBE was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed in javelin throwing at the 1928 Summer Olympics at Amsterdam, the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney, and the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland.In 1928 he finished...
— Men's Javelin Throw
Boxing:
- Arthur Heeney — Men's Welterweight 64–69 kg
Cycling:
- John BrownJohn Brown (cyclist)John Brown is a former New Zealand cyclist.He represented New Zealand at the 1938 British Empire Games at Sydney where he won the silver medal in the men's road race.-References:...
— Men's Road Race
Lawn Bowls:
- Frank Livingstone — Men's Singles
Rowing:
- Kenneth BoswellKenneth BoswellKenneth James Boswell was a New Zealand rower.He won the silver medal as part of the men's coxed four at the 1938 British Empire Games.-References:...
, George BurnsGeorge Burns (rower)George Robert Burns is a former New Zealand rower.He won the silver medal as part of the men's coxed four at the 1938 British Empire Games.-References:...
, Jim ClaytonJim Clayton (rower)Oliver Newton Clayton was a former New Zealand rower.At the 1938 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's coxed four.-References:...
, Albert HopeAlbert HopeAlbert Alexander Hope is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1938 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's coxed four.-References:...
and John RigbyJohn Rigby (rower)John Brian Rigby is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1938 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's coxed four.-References:...
— Men's Coxed Four
Wrestling:
- James DrydenJames DrydenJames Herbert Dryden is a former New Zealandwrestler.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he won the silver medal in the men's 100 kg category.-References:...
— Men's 100 kg - Vernon ThomasVernon Thomas (wrestler)Vernon Laurence Thomas is a former wrestler from New Zealand.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he won the silver medal in the men's lightweight division....
— Men's Lightweight
Bronze
Athletics:- Arnold AndersonArnold AndersonArnold Thomas Anderson was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 440 yards relay team. He also competed in the 440 yards hurdles at the same Games where he placed 5th.-References:...
, Graham QuinnGraham Quinn (athlete)Graham Quinn was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 440 yards relay team. He also competed in the 100 and 220 yards sprinting events where he placed 5th in heat 1 of the 100 yards and 5th in the...
, Alan SayersAlan SayersAlan John Sayers is a former New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 440 yards relay team...
and Harold TyrieHarold TyrieHarold Joffre "Matthew" Tyrie was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 440 yards relay team...
— Men's 4 × 440 yards Relay - Pat BootPat BootVernon Patrick "Pat" Boot was a New Zealand middle distance runner from Canterbury, who represented New Zealand at the 1936 Summer Olympics at Berlin and at the 1938 British Empire Games at Sydney....
— Men's 1 Mile - Elizabeth ForbesElizabeth Forbes (athlete)Elizabeth Madge Forbes was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where she won the bronze medal in the women's high jump with a jump of 1.58 metres.-References:...
— Women's High Jump - James LeckieJames Leckie (athlete)James George Leckie was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where he won the bronze medal in the men's hammer throw, and was the flagbearer at the opening event. He was also due to compete in the discus but did not start the event...
— Men's Hammer Throw - Rona TongRona TongRona McCarthy was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where she won the bronze medal in the women's 80 m hurdles. At the same Games she also placed 5th in heat 1 of the women's 100 yards.-References:...
— Women's 80 m Hurdles
Boxing:
- Kenneth MoranKenneth MoranKenneth Noel Patrick Moran is a former New Zealand boxer.He won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1938 British Empire Games.-References:...
— Men's Featherweight 54–57 kg
Cycling:
- George GilesGeorge GilesGeorge Robert Bayne Giles was a New Zealand track and road cyclist, and one of New Zealand's leading track cyclists of the 1930s who held several national titles 1936-38....
— Men's Sprint
Rowing:
- Howard BengeHoward BengeHoward Wilson Benge was a New Zealand rower.He won the bronze medal at the 1938 British Empire Games as part of the men's eight.-References:...
, John ChartersJohn ChartersJohn Godfrey Charters was a New Zealand rower.He won the bronze medal at the 1938 British Empire Games as part of the men's eight.-References:...
, Oswald DenisonOswald DenisonOswald William Denison was a New Zealand rower.He won the bronze medal at the 1938 British Empire Games as part of the men's eight.-References:...
, James GouldJames Gould (rower)James Reuben Gould was a New Zealand rower.He won the bronze medal at the 1938 British Empire Games as part of the men's eight.-References:...
, Gus JacksonGus JacksonAugustus "Gus" Kenneth George Jackson was a New Zealand rower.He won two bronze medals at the 1938 British Empire Games, winning one as part of the men's eight and another bronze medal alongside Bob Smith in the men's double sculls.-References:...
, Leslie PithieLeslie PithieLeslie Edward Pithie is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1938 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's eight.-References:...
, Cyril StilesCyril StilesCyril Alec "Bob" Stiles was a New Zealand rower. He won a Silver medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in the coxless pairs with partner Fred Thompson. He also won a Bronze medal at the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney in the eights.A Christchurch street is named after Stiles...
, William StodartWilliam StodartWilliam Swan Stodart is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1938 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's eight.-References:...
and Fred ThompsonFred Thompson (rower)Frederick "Fred" or "Rangi" Houghton Thompson was a New Zealand rower.He was born in Christchurch.Thompson won a silver medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in the coxless pairs event with partner Cyril Stiles...
— Men's Eight - Gus JacksonGus JacksonAugustus "Gus" Kenneth George Jackson was a New Zealand rower.He won two bronze medals at the 1938 British Empire Games, winning one as part of the men's eight and another bronze medal alongside Bob Smith in the men's double sculls.-References:...
and Robert Smith — Men's Double Sculls - Robert Smith — Men's Single Sculls
Swimming:
- Mona LeydonMona LeydonMonica "Mona" Annie Leydon is a former New Zealand swimming representative. She represented New Zealand at the 1938 British Empire Games where she won the bronze medal in the women's 440 yards freestyle.-References:...
— Women's 440 yards Freestyle
Wrestling:
- Joseph GenetJoseph GenetJoseph Francis Genet is a former wrestler from New Zealand.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he won the bronze medal in the men's 62 kg category.-References:...
— Men's 62 kg - Jeremiah PodjurskyJeremiah PodjurskyJeremiah Daniel Podjursky is a former wrestler from New Zealand.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he won the bronze medal in the men's 74 kg category.-References:...
— Men's 74 kg
Athletics
See also Athletics at the 1938 British Empire GamesAthletics at the 1938 British Empire Games
At the 1938 British Empire Games, the athletics events were held at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia in February 1938. A total of 28 athletics events were contested at the Games, 20 by men and 8 by women.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:...
- Theo Allen
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- 1 mile - Men: qualified for final, did not finish final.
- 880 yards - Men: 5th place in heat 1 (1:54.5) did not proceed
- Arnold AndersonArnold AndersonArnold Thomas Anderson was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 440 yards relay team. He also competed in the 440 yards hurdles at the same Games where he placed 5th.-References:...
- Arnold Anderson
- 4 × 440 yards Relay - Men: Bronze medal
3m 22s - 440 yards Hurdles - Men: 5th place
- Pat BootPat BootVernon Patrick "Pat" Boot was a New Zealand middle distance runner from Canterbury, who represented New Zealand at the 1936 Summer Olympics at Berlin and at the 1938 British Empire Games at Sydney....
- Pat Boot
- 1 mile - Men: Bronze Medal (4m 12.6s)
- 880 yards - Men: Gold medal
(1m 51.2s)
- Elizabeth ForbesElizabeth Forbes (athlete)Elizabeth Madge Forbes was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where she won the bronze medal in the women's high jump with a jump of 1.58 metres.-References:...
- Elizabeth Forbes
- High Jump - Women: Bronze medal (5ft 2in - 1.58m)
- Alan Geddes
- 3 miles - Men: 7th place
- 6 miles - Men: 4th place
- Stan LayStan LayStanley Arthur Lay, MBE was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed in javelin throwing at the 1928 Summer Olympics at Amsterdam, the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney, and the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland.In 1928 he finished...
- Stan Lay
- Javelin Throw - Men: Silver medal
204ft 1.25in (62.21m)
- James LeckieJames Leckie (athlete)James George Leckie was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where he won the bronze medal in the men's hammer throw, and was the flagbearer at the opening event. He was also due to compete in the discus but did not start the event...
- James Leckie
- Hammer Throw - Men: Bronze medal 145ft 5.5in (44.33m)
- Discus Throw - Men: - withdrew
- Doreen Lumley
- 100 yards - Women: 4th in semifinal - eliminated.
- 220 yards - Women: disqualified, heat 3.
- Cecil MatthewsCecil MatthewsCecil 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 Sydney....
- Cecil Matthews
- 3 miles - Men: Gold medal 13m 59.6s
- 6 miles - Men: Gold medal 30m 14.5s
- Mary Mitchell
- Javelin Throw - Women: 4th place - 118ft 0.5in (35.98m)
- John Morgan
- Discus Throw - Men: 8th place - 119ft 11½in (36.57m)
- Bill Pullar
- 1 mile - Men: 6th place - 4m 19.5s
- Graham QuinnGraham QuinnGraham Quinn is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1970s and 80s. He won premierships with the St George Dragons and represented at both state and national levels.-Club career:...
- Graham Quinn
- 100 yards - Men: 5th heat 1 (eliminated)
- 220 yards - Men: 5th, semifinal 1 (eliminated)
- 4 × 440 yards Relay - Men: Bronze medal 3m 22s
- Alan SayersAlan SayersAlan John Sayers is a former New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 440 yards relay team...
- Alan Sayers
- 220 yards - Men: 5th, heat 4 (eliminated)
- 440 yards - Men: 3rd, heat 3 (eliminated) - 50.8s
- 4 × 440 yards Relay - Men: Bronze medal 3m 22s
- Philip Sharpley
- 100 yards - Men: 6th, semifinal 1 (eliminated) - 10.6s
- 120 yards Hurdles - Men: 5th place - 15.0s
- Doris Strachan
- 100 yards - Women: 4th, heat 2 (eliminated) 11.8s
- 220 yards - Women: 4th, heat 1 (eliminated)
- Long Jump - Women: 6th place - 17ft 0.75in (5.20m)
- Rona TongRona TongRona McCarthy was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where she won the bronze medal in the women's 80 m hurdles. At the same Games she also placed 5th in heat 1 of the women's 100 yards.-References:...
- Rona Tong
- 100 yards - Women: 5th, heat 1 (eliminated)
- 80m Hurdles - Women: Bronze medal - 11.8s
- Harold TyrieHarold TyrieHarold Joffre "Matthew" Tyrie was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games where he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 4 x 440 yards relay team...
- Harold Tyrie
- 440 yards - Men: 6th, heat 2 (eliminated) - 49.3s
- 4 × 440 yards Relay - Men: Bronze medal 3m 22s
Boxing
See also Boxing at the 1938 British Empire Games- Joseph Collins 57 – 60 kg (lightweight) : eliminated
- Arthur Heeney 64 – 69 kg (welterweight): Silver medal
- Kenneth MoranKenneth MoranKenneth Noel Patrick Moran is a former New Zealand boxer.He won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1938 British Empire Games.-References:...
54 – 57 kg (featherweight): Bronze medal - John Parker 51 – 54 kg (bantamweight): eliminated
- Hugh Sheridan 48 – 51 kg (flyweight): eliminated
- Arthur Sutherland 71 – 75 kg (middleweight): eliminated
- Ronald Withell + 91 kg (super heavyweight): eliminated
Cycling
See also Cycling at the 1938 British Empire Games- John BrownJohn Brown (cyclist)John Brown is a former New Zealand cyclist.He represented New Zealand at the 1938 British Empire Games at Sydney where he won the silver medal in the men's road race.-References:...
: Road race - Men: Silver medal - Frank Grose: Road race - Men: result not recorded
- Ronald Triner: Road race - Men: result not recorded
- George GilesGeorge GilesGeorge Robert Bayne Giles was a New Zealand track and road cyclist, and one of New Zealand's leading track cyclists of the 1930s who held several national titles 1936-38....
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- 10 miles (Track) - Men: result not recorded
- 1km Time Trial - Men: 9th place
- Sprint - Men: Bronze medal
- Gordon Patrick
- 10 miles (Track) - Men: result not recorded
- Roy Taylor
- 1km Time Trial - Men - 7th place
- Sprint - Men: eliminated in quarterfinals
- Ron Ulmer
- 10 miles (Track) - Men: result not recorded
- 1km Time Trial - Men: 6th place - 1m 16.6s
- Sprint - Men: 4th place
Lawn Bowls
See also Lawn Bowls at the 1938 British Empire Games- Men's Four: Gold Medal (Bill BremnerBill BremnerWilliam "Bill" Bremner is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1938 Commonwealth Games in Sydney he was part of the men's fours team that won the gold medal; with Ernie Jury, Alec Robertson and Bill Whittaker.-References:...
, Ernie JuryErnie JuryErnie Jury is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he was part of the men's fours team that won the gold medal; with Bill Bremner, Alec Robertson and Bill Whittaker.-References:...
, Alec RobertsonAlec RobertsonAlec Robertson is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he was part of the men's fours team that won the gold medal; with Bill Bremner, Ernie Jury and Bill Whittaker.-References:...
, Bill WhittakerBill Whittaker (bowls)Bill Whittaker is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1938 Commonwealth Games in Sydney he was part of the men's fours team that won the gold medal; with Bill Bremner, Ernie Jury and Alec Robertson.-References:...
) - Men's Pair: Gold Medal (Walter DenisonWalter DenisonWalter Denison is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he won the men's pairs gold medal alongside Lance Macey.-References:...
, Lance MaceyLance MaceyLance Macey is a former lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he won the men's pairs gold medal alongside Walter Denison.-References:...
) - Men's Singles: Silver Medal - Frank Livingstone
Rowing
- Men's Eight: Bronze Medal - Howard BengeHoward BengeHoward Wilson Benge was a New Zealand rower.He won the bronze medal at the 1938 British Empire Games as part of the men's eight.-References:...
, John ChartersJohn ChartersJohn Godfrey Charters was a New Zealand rower.He won the bronze medal at the 1938 British Empire Games as part of the men's eight.-References:...
, Oswald DenisonOswald DenisonOswald William Denison was a New Zealand rower.He won the bronze medal at the 1938 British Empire Games as part of the men's eight.-References:...
, James GouldJames Gould (rower)James Reuben Gould was a New Zealand rower.He won the bronze medal at the 1938 British Empire Games as part of the men's eight.-References:...
, Gus JacksonGus JacksonAugustus "Gus" Kenneth George Jackson was a New Zealand rower.He won two bronze medals at the 1938 British Empire Games, winning one as part of the men's eight and another bronze medal alongside Bob Smith in the men's double sculls.-References:...
, Leslie PithieLeslie PithieLeslie Edward Pithie is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1938 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's eight.-References:...
, Fred ThompsonFred Thompson (rower)Frederick "Fred" or "Rangi" Houghton Thompson was a New Zealand rower.He was born in Christchurch.Thompson won a silver medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in the coxless pairs event with partner Cyril Stiles...
, Cyril StilesCyril StilesCyril Alec "Bob" Stiles was a New Zealand rower. He won a Silver medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in the coxless pairs with partner Fred Thompson. He also won a Bronze medal at the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney in the eights.A Christchurch street is named after Stiles...
, William StodartWilliam StodartWilliam Swan Stodart is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1938 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's eight.-References:...
, - Men's Coxed Four: Silver Medal - Kenneth BoswellKenneth BoswellKenneth James Boswell was a New Zealand rower.He won the silver medal as part of the men's coxed four at the 1938 British Empire Games.-References:...
, George BurnsGeorge Burns (rower)George Robert Burns is a former New Zealand rower.He won the silver medal as part of the men's coxed four at the 1938 British Empire Games.-References:...
, Jim ClaytonJim Clayton (rower)Oliver Newton Clayton was a former New Zealand rower.At the 1938 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's coxed four.-References:...
, Albert HopeAlbert HopeAlbert Alexander Hope is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1938 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's coxed four.-References:...
, John RigbyJohn Rigby (rower)John Brian Rigby is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1938 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's coxed four.-References:...
. - Men's Double Sculls: Bronze Medal - Gus JacksonGus JacksonAugustus "Gus" Kenneth George Jackson was a New Zealand rower.He won two bronze medals at the 1938 British Empire Games, winning one as part of the men's eight and another bronze medal alongside Bob Smith in the men's double sculls.-References:...
, Bob SmithBob Smith (rower)Robert "Bob" Benedict Smith was a former representative New Zealand rower.At the 1938 British Empire Games he won two bronze medals, one in the men's double sculls alongside Gus Jackson and another bronze medal in the men's single sculls.... - Men's Single Sculls: Bronze Medal - Bob SmithBob Smith (rower)Robert "Bob" Benedict Smith was a former representative New Zealand rower.At the 1938 British Empire Games he won two bronze medals, one in the men's double sculls alongside Gus Jackson and another bronze medal in the men's single sculls....
- Percival Stowers and Cliff Johnson were in the team but their event is not recorded.
Swimming and diving
See also Swimming at the 1938 British Empire Games- Noel CrumpNoel CrumpSpencely Noel Stanley Crump was a New Zealand freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1934 British Empire Games and in the 1938 British Empire Games.He was born in Auckland....
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- 110 yards Freestyle - Men - Result not recorded.
- 440 yards Freestyle - Men - Result not recorded.
- John Davies - events not recorded.
- Winifred Dunn: 220 yards Breaststroke - Women - 7th place.
- Peter Hanan: 110 yards Freestyle - Men - Result not recorded.
- Mona LeydonMona LeydonMonica "Mona" Annie Leydon is a former New Zealand swimming representative. She represented New Zealand at the 1938 British Empire Games where she won the bronze medal in the women's 440 yards freestyle.-References:...
: 440 yards Freestyle - Women - Bronze Medal (5m 42s) - Joyce Macdonald: 110 yards Backstroke - Women - Result not recorded.
- Len Newell
- 1650 yards Freestyle - Men - Result not recorded.
- 440 yards Freestyle - Men - Result not recorded.
- Gwen Rix: Diving : 1m Springboard - Women - 6th place (65.86 points)
Wrestling
See also Wrestling at the 1938 British Empire Games- Torsten Anderson - Freestyle 90 kg - Men - 4th place
- James DrydenJames DrydenJames Herbert Dryden is a former New Zealandwrestler.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he won the silver medal in the men's 100 kg category.-References:...
- Freestyle 100 kg - Men - Silver medal - Joseph GenetJoseph GenetJoseph Francis Genet is a former wrestler from New Zealand.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he won the bronze medal in the men's 62 kg category.-References:...
- Freestyle 62 kg - Men - Bronze medal - Harcourt Godfrey - Freestyle 82 kg - Men - eliminated
- Leo Nolan - Freestyle 57 kg - Men - eliminated
- Jeremiah PodjurskyJeremiah PodjurskyJeremiah Daniel Podjursky is a former wrestler from New Zealand.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he won the bronze medal in the men's 74 kg category.-References:...
- Freestyle 74 kg - Men - Bronze medal - Vernon ThomasVernon Thomas (wrestler)Vernon Laurence Thomas is a former wrestler from New Zealand.At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney he won the silver medal in the men's lightweight division....
- Freestyle Lightweight - Men - Silver medal
Officials
- H McCormick: Chef de Mission
- Dolph Kitto: Deputy Chef de Mission
- B R McKernan: Athletics coach
- F Hughes: Boxing sport manager
- H L Grant: Cycling manager
- A Whitten: Lawn Bowls manager
- E Petty: Lawn Bowls assistant manager
- Herbert Ayers: Rowing coach
- Allen Hale: Rowing sport manager
- E C Isaacs: Swimming sport manager
- A Craig: Wrestling coach
- J Creeke: Wrestling sport manager
- E G Sutherland: Chaperone
See also
- New Zealand Olympic CommitteeNew Zealand Olympic CommitteeThe New Zealand Olympic Committee is the body in New Zealand responsible for selecting athletes to represent New Zealand in the Summer and Winter Olympic and the Commonwealth Games....
- New Zealand at the Commonwealth GamesNew Zealand at the Commonwealth GamesSince the first in 1930, New Zealand has competed in all 19 editions of the Commonwealth Games and has won a total of 564 medals including 130 gold....
- New Zealand at the 1936 Summer OlympicsNew Zealand at the 1936 Summer Olympics- Gold:* Jack Lovelock — Athletics, Men's 1500 metres-Athletics:* Pat Boot* Jack Lovelock* Cecil Matthews-Boxing:* Thomas Arbuthnott* Norman Fisher* Clarrie Gordon-References:**...
External links
- NZOC website on the 1938 games
- Commonwealth Games Federation website
- Athletes in the 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand has a paragraph on these Games