Colin Johnstone

New Zealand rower (1921–1991)

Colin Johnstone
Personal information
Full nameColin Gordon Johnstone
Born14 September 1921 (1921-09-14)
Waipukurau, New Zealand
Died10 November 1991 (1991-11-11) (aged 70)
Whanganui, New Zealand
Sport
SportRowing
ClubAramoho Boating Club, Whanganui
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
British Empire Games
Gold medal – first place 1950 Auckland Coxed four

Colin Gordon Johnstone (14 September 1921 – 10 November 1991) was a New Zealand rowing coxswain who mostly competed in coxed fours. He won a gold medal at the 1950 British Empire Games, and competed at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Colin Johnstone. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Colin Johnstone. New Zealand Olympic Committee
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