New Zealand at the 1930 British Empire Games
New Zealand (abbreviated NZL) sent a team of 22 competitors and 3 officials to the 1930 British Empire Games, which were held in Hamilton, Ontario. The flagbearer at the opening ceremony was Stan Lay.
These were the first Commonwealth Games, although in 1911 there was an Empire sports competition at the Festival of Empire in London. New Zealand has competed in every games. Selection is the responsibility of the New Zealand Olympic Committee.
Medals
New Zealand was fourth in the medal table in 1930.
Gold
Athletics:
- Stan Lay — Men's Javelin Throw
- Bill Savidan — Men's 6 Miles
Rowing:
- Mick Brough, Arthur Eastwood, John MacDonald, Bert Sandos and Ben Waters — Men's Coxed Four
Silver
Lawn Bowls:
- William Fielding and Percy McWhannell — Men's Pairs
Rowing:
- Mick Brough, Arthur Eastwood, John Gilby, John MacDonald, Vic Olsson, Bert Sandos, Charles Saunders, Fred Thompson and Ben Waters — Men's Eight
Swimming:
- Gordon Bridson — Men's 1500 yards Freestyle
- Gordon Bridson — Men's 440 yards Freestyle
Bronze
Lawn Bowls:
- William Fielding — Men's Singles
Rowing:
- G Johnson, Vic Olsson, Alexander Ross, Charles Saunders — Men's Coxless Four
New Zealand Team
Athletics
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- 100 yards - Men: 3rd, Heat 3 (9.7s) - did not proceed
- 220 yards - Men: 3rd, Heat 3 - did not proceed
- Ossie Johnson - Triple Jump - Men: 43 ft 2in (13.16m) 6th place
- Stan Lay - Javelin Throw - Men: 207 ft 1.5in (63.13m) Gold medal
- Bill Savidan
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- 3 miles - Men: Did not finish
- 6 miles - Men: 30:49.6 mins - Gold Medal
Lawn Bowls
Diving
- Roy Calder (events and placings not recorded)
Rowing
- Men's Coxed Fours: Arthur Eastwood, Bert Sandos, Ben Waters, Mick Brough, John MacDonald - Gold medal
- Men's Coxless Fours: Alex Ross, Charles Saunders, Berry Johnson, Vic Olsson - Bronze medal
- Men's Eight: Arthur Eastwood, Bert Sandos, Charles Saunders (rower), Ben Waters, Mick Brough, Fred Thompson, John Gilby, John MacDonald, Vic Olsson - Silver medal
- Rowing coach: Herbert Ayers
Swimming
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- 1500 yards Freestyle - Men: Silver medal
- 440 yards Freestyle - Men: Silver medal
- Gladys Pidgeon (events and placings not recorded)
Officials
- Chef de Mission: Rex Hobbs
- Chaperone: Jane Pidgeon
See also
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