Robin Tait

Robin Douglas Tait (14 April 1940 in Dunedin, Otago – 20 March 1984 in Auckland) was a discus thrower representing New Zealand at two Summer Olympics: 1968 and 1972.

Robin Tait

Gold medal ceremony at 1974 Commonwealth Games. Presented by Princess Anne
Personal information
Full name	Robin Douglas Tait
Born	(1940-04-14)14 April 1940 Dunedin, Otago
Died	20 March 1984(1984-03-20) (aged 43) Auckland
Medal record Men's Athletics Representing  New Zealand Commonwealth Games 1974 Christchurch Discus Throw 1966 Kingston Discus Throw

He represented New Zealand at six Commonwealth Games: 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978 and 1982.

He won the gold medal at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in the men's discus throw event and the bronze in the same event in 1966. Tait carried the New Zealand flag at the opening ceremony of the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

External links

• Robin Tait at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
• Profile at New Zealand Commonwealth Games website