Don Oliver
New Zealand weightlifter (1937–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Don Oliver?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For the Canadian senator, see Donald Oliver.
For the New Zealand rugby union player, see Don Oliver (rugby union).
Donald Carthew Oliver OBE (16 April 1937 – 26 February 1996) was a New Zealand weightlifter[1] and fitness centre founder. He represented his country at three Olympic Games, and won two Commonwealth medals, including gold in 1966 in Kingston.
Quick Facts Personal information, Birth name ...
Personal information | |
---|---|
Birth name | Donald Carthew Oliver |
Born | (1937-04-16)16 April 1937 Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand |
Died | 26 February 1996(1996-02-26) (aged 58) Auckland, New Zealand |
Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
Weight | 124 kg (273 lb) |
Spouse |
Maureen Baty (m. 1967) |
Sport | |
Country | New Zealand |
Sport | Weightlifting |
Medal record |
Close