| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Competitor for New Zealand | ||
| Men's weightlifting | ||
| British Commonwealth Games | ||
| Silver | 1970 Edinburgh | - 82.5 kg |
| Silver | 1974 Christchurch | 110 kg |
John Arthur Bolton (born 22 June 1945) is a former weightlifter for New Zealand. He won two silver medals representing New Zealand at British Commonwealth Games.[1]
He won the silver medal at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in the men's under 82.5 kg. Four years later at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal in the men's 110 kg grade.[2]
He represented New Zealand at two Olympic Games in 1968 and 1972, with his best result of 16th in the light-heavyweight grade at the 1968 Olympics.