John Armitt (wrestler)

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John Armitt
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Personal information
Birth nameJohn Charles Armitt
Born(1925-08-23)23 August 1925
Died4 June 2008(2008-06-04) (aged 82)
Medal record
Representing Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Men's wrestling
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1950 Auckland 62 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1954 Vancouver 62 kg

John Charles Armitt (23 August 1925 – 4 June 2008) was a wrestler from New Zealand.

Wrestling form of combat sport involving grappling type techniques

Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling-type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. The sport can either be theatrical for entertainment, or genuinely competitive. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position. There are a wide range of styles with varying rules with both traditional historic and modern styles. Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into other martial arts as well as military hand-to-hand combat systems.

He competed at the 1950 British Empire Games where he won the gold medal in the men's 62 kg grade. At the next British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver he won the bronze medal in the same event. [1]

1950 British Empire Games 4th edition of the British Empire Games

The 1950 British Empire Games was the fourth edition of what is now called the Commonwealth Games. It was held in Auckland, New Zealand between 4 and 11 February 1950, after a 12-year gap from the third edition of the games. The main venue was Eden Park, although the closing ceremonies were held at Western Springs Stadium, see New Zealand at the 1950 British Empire Games. The fourth games were originally awarded to Montreal, Quebec, Canada and were to be held in 1942 but were cancelled due to World War II.

1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 5th edition of the British Empire and Commonwealth Games

The 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from 30 July to 7 August 1954. These were the first games since the name change from British Empire Games took effect in 1952.

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References

  1. ↑ Profile at the New Zealand Olympic Committee
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