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George Paterson (rower)

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George Paterson
Personal information
Born(1940-11-06)6 November 1940
Milton, New Zealand
Died26 July 2020(2020-07-26) (aged 79)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb)
RelativeGary Robertson (brother-in-law)
Sport
CountryNew Zealand
SportRowing
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
British Empire Games
Gold medal – first place 1962 Perth Coxed four

George Murray Paterson (6 November 1940 – 26 July 2020) was a New Zealand rower.[1]

At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the gold medal as part of the coxed four event alongside fellow Waitaki Boys' High School crew members Keith Heselwood, Hugh Smedley and Winston Stephens, plus Waikato cox Doug Pulman.[2] Their coach was Rusty Robertson.[3]

Paterson competed at the 1964 Olympics in the men's eight event.[4] His brother-in-law Gary Robertson is also a retired Olympic rower.[1]

Paterson died in Christchurch on 26 July 2020.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "George Paterson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012.
  2. ^ Bruce, David (25 October 2011). "Gold medal rowers back together". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  3. ^ a b Cheshire, Jeff (10 October 2020). "Downtoearth rower made NZ sports history". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  4. ^ "George Paterson". New Zealand Olympic Committee. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
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