Donald Adam

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Donald Adam
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Men's rowing
Representing Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
British Empire Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1950 Auckland Eight

Donald Adam is a former New Zealand rower. At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Kerry Ashby, Murray Ashby, Bruce Culpan, Thomas Engel, Grahame Jarratt, Don Rowlands, Edwin Smith and Bill Tinnock.

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British Empire Games – 1950 – Silver Medal


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