New Zealand at the 1920 Summer Olympics

New Zealand at the Olympic Games

Flag of New Zealand
IOC code  NZL
NOC New Zealand Olympic Committee
Websitewww.olympic.org.nz
At the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp
Competitors 4 in 3 sports
Flag bearer Harry Wilson (athlete)
Medals
Rank: 22
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
1
Total
1
Olympic history (summary)
Summer Games

*with Australia as Australasia

Winter Games

New Zealand competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. It was the first time that the nation had competed independently at the Olympic Games (even though the International Olympic Committee had a New Zealand member - Leonard Cuff - at its establishment). At the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics, New Zealand had competed with Australia in a combined team called Australasia.

The New Zealand team consisted of four competitors including the first woman to represent New Zealand at the Olympic Games, Violet Walrond who was only aged 15 at the time. The team can be considered one of the most successful ever as all team members finished 5th or better in at least one of their events. The opening flagbearer was hurdler Harry Wilson.

Medalists

Bronze

Aquatics

Swimming

A single swimmer represented New Zealand in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport as well as its first independent appearance at the Olympics. Walrond was the first woman from New Zealand to compete in the Olympics.

Ranks given are within the heat.

Women
Swimmer Event Semifinals Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Violet Walrond 100 m free 1:21.4 3 q Unknown 5
300 m free 5:04.6 2 Q Unknown 7

Athletics

Two athletes represented New Zealand in the nation's independent Olympic debut in 1920. The two men advanced to the final in two of their three events, placing fourth and fifth.

Ranks given are within the heat.

Athlete Event Heats Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
George Davidson 100 m 11.1 2 Q Unknown 3 Did not advance
200 m 22.6 1 Q 22.8 1 Q 22.7 3 22.3 5
Harry Wilson 110 m hurdles N/A 15.8 2 Q 15.3 3 Q 15.2 4

Rowing

A single rower represented New Zealand in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. D'Arcy was defeated in the semifinals of the single sculls, but took the bronze medal as the fastest losing semifinalist.

Ranks given are within the heat.

Rower Cox Event Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Darcy Clarence Hadfield N/A Single sculls 8:05.0 1 Q 7:49.2 2 Did not advance 3rd

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