New Zealand at the 1934 British Empire Games
New Zealand (abbreviated NZL) sent a small team team of 7 competitors and 1 official to the 1934 British Empire Games, which were held in London, England. The flagbearer at the opening ceremony was Jack Lovelock.
New Zealand has competed in every games, starting with the previous (and first) British Empire Games in 1930 at Hamilton, Ontario. Selection is the responsibility of the New Zealand Olympic Committee.
Medals
New Zealand was sixth in the medal table in 1934.
Gold
Athletics:
- Jack Lovelock — Men's 1 Mile
Bronze
Athletics:
- Harold Brainsby — Men's Triple Jump
Swimming:
- Noel Crump — Men's 100 yards Freestyle
New Zealand Team
Athletics
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- Long Jump - men: 21ft 6.5in (7th place)
- Triple Jump - men: 47ft 11½in (14.62m) Bronze Medal
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- 440 yards - men: 4th, heat 1 (did not progress)
- 880 yards - men: 4th, heat 3 (did not progress)
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- 1 mile - men: 4:12.8 Gold medal
- 3 miles - men: Did not start.
Cycling (Track)
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- 10 mile - Men: 4th
- 1000 yards Championship - Men: 4th
- 1km Time Trial - Men: 1:20.4 4th
Swimming
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- 100 yards Freestyle - Men - 0:56.2 Bronze Medal
- Len Smith (events unknown)
- Wiremu Whareaitu (events unknown)
Officials
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