New Zealand at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games

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New Zealand
 at the Commonwealth Games

Flag of New Zealand
CGF code  NZL
CGA New Zealand Olympic Committee
Websitewww.olympic.org.nz
At the 1970 British Commonwealth Games
in Edinburgh, Scotland
Competitors 65
Officials 19
Flag bearer Opening: Les Mills
Closing: Harry Kent
Medals
Rank: 11th
Gold
2
Silver
6
Bronze
6
Total
14
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New Zealand (abbreviated NZL) sent a team of 65 competitors and 19 officials to the 1970 British Commonwealth Games, which were held in Edinburgh, Scotland. Les Mills was the flagbearer at the opening ceremony, and Harry Kent at the closing ceremony.

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.

Medals

Gold Silver Bronze Total
New Zealand 26614


New Zealand was eleventh in the medal table in 1970.

Gold

Cycling:

1st Bruce Biddle Men's Individual Road Race
1st Harry Kent Men's Track 1 km Time Trial

Silver

Athletics:

2nd Les Mills Men's Discus Throw
2nd Barbara Poulsen Women's Shot Put
2nd Dick Quax Men's 1500 m

Lawn Bowls:

2nd Robert McDonald and Hugh Robson Men's Pairs

Weightlifting:

2nd John Bolton Men's 82.5 kg
2nd Tony Ebert Men's 75 kg

Bronze

Athletics:

3rd Les Mills Men's Shot Put

Cycling:

3rd Blair Stockwell Men's Track Individual Pursuit (4000 m)

Swimming:

3rd Mark Treffers Men's 1500 m Freestyle

Weightlifting:

3rd Bruce Cameron Men's 67.5 kg

Wrestling:

3rd David Aspin Men's Freestyle 82 kg
3rd Gordon Mackay Men's Freestyle 74 kg

New Zealand Team


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