1976 Montreal

John Walker continued New Zealand's track dominance with a gold in the 1500 metres at Montreal in 1976, a Games boycotted by several African nations due to New Zealand's sporting contacts with South Africa. In earth-shattering fashion the men's hockey team won the gold medal, beating Australia 1-0 in the final. The men's rowing eight followed the Munich gold with a bronze in 1976, while Dick Quax secured a silver medal in the 5000 metres.

Key Facts

Opened:	17 July 1976
Closed:	1 August 1976
Athletes:	87
Officials:	29
Profile

Flag Bearers

Opening:	David ASPIN
Closing:

Medals


Gold :	2

Silver :	1

Bronze :	1

Diploma :	7

Medallists

The Team

Athletes & Officials


Non-Sport	6

Athletics	12

Boxing	3

Canoe/Kayak - Flatwater	5

Cycling - Road	5

Cycling - Track	3

Diving	1

Equestrian - Jumping	5

Hockey	18

Rowing	22

Sailing	14

Shooting	5

Swimming	12

Weightlifting	4

Wrestling - Freestyle	3

100 Years Ago

One hundred years ago, we sent our first athlete to an Olympic Games.

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