Gavin Lovegrove

Gavin Lovegrove

Personal information
Born	(1967-10-21) 21 October 1967
Medal record Men's Athletics Representing  New Zealand Commonwealth Games 1986 Edinburgh Javelin 1990 Auckland Javelin 1994 Victoria Javelin

Gavin Brian Lovegrove (born 21 October 1967 in Hamilton, New Zealand) is a former javelin thrower from New Zealand, who twice represented his native country at the Summer Olympics, (Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996). He won a bronze medal at three consecutive Commonwealth Games: in 1986 (Edinburgh), 1990 (Auckland) and 1994 (Victoria). Lovegrove also participated in 5 World Track and Field Championships: 1987 (Rome), 1991 (Tokyo - 4th place), 1993 (Stuttgart), 1995 (Gottenberg) and 1997 (Athens).

Lovegrove was also a former world junior record holder (76.68m) Athens, Greece 1986 and (79.58m) Noumea, New Caledonia 1986. A six-time national champion, Lovegrove now works as a web developer in Hamilton at the University of Waikato.

Personal bests

Annual Progression

• 1985 – 77.12m (700gm) & 80.00m (800gm – old specifications rules javelin)
• 1986 – 79.58m (800gm – new specifications rules javelin) – World Junior Record
• 1987 – 80.20m (800gm)
• 1988 – 80.70m
• 1989 – 83.90m
• 1990 – 82.64m
• 1991 – 85.18m (Rough tailed implement)
• 1992 – 86.14m
• 1993 – 85.34m
• 1994 – 84.50m
• 1995 – 85.54m
• 1996 – 88.20m NR
• 1997 – 82.38m
• 1998 – 82.08m

Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Notes
Representing  New Zealand
1986	World Junior Championships	Athens, Greece	3rd	74.22 m
1987	World Championships	Rome, Italy	23rd	74.16 m
1991	World Championships	Tokyo, Japan	4th	84.24 m
1992	Olympic Games	Barcelona, Spain	9th	77.08 m
1993	World Championships	Stuttgart, Germany	15th	77.08 m
1995	World Championships	Gothenburg, Sweden	20th	74.98 m
1996	Olympic Games	Atlanta, Georgia, United States	23rd	77.12 m
1997	World Championships	Athens, Greece	21st	75.62 m

References

• Gavin Lovegrove profile at IAAF
• New Zealand Olympic Committee
• Lovegrove Post Retirement – Graphic Design