Gerd Barkman

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Gerd Barkman
Medal record
Representing Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Women's Shooting
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1994 Victoria 10m air pistol (pairs)

Gerd Barkman is a shooting competitor for New Zealand.

Life

At the 1994 Commonwealth Games she won a silver medal in the 10 metre air pistol pairs with Jocelyn Lees. [1] She also competed in the 10m air pistol, coming 4th; the 25m sport pistol, coming 7th; and the 25m sport pistol pairs, coming 4th.

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References

  1. "Gerd Barkman | New Zealand Olympic Team". olympic.org.nz. Retrieved 21 October 2024.