New Zealand at the 1972 Winter Olympics

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New Zealand at the
1972 Winter Olympics
Flag of New Zealand.svg
IOC code NZL
NOC New Zealand Olympic Committee
Website www.olympic.org.nz
in Sapporo
Competitors2 (men) in 1 sport
Flag bearerAlan Ward
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Winter Olympics appearances (overview)

New Zealand competed at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan. The country was represented by 2 athletes, Ross Ewington and Chris Womersley, both in the Alpine Skiing events. Womersley finished 41st, and Ewington 49th (out of 54 competitors) in Downhill. The flagbearer at the opening ceremony was Alan Ward the team Manager. [1]

Alpine skiing

Men
AthleteEventRace 1Race 2Total
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Ross Ewington Downhill2:04.7549
Chris Womersley 2:02.2441
Ross Ewington Giant SlalomDSQDSQ
Chris Womersley 1:41.65371:48.78353:30.4335
Men's slalom
AthleteClassificationFinal
TimeRankTime 1RankTime 2RankTotalRank
Chris Womersley 1:48.494?35DNFDNF
Ross Ewington 1:54.165DNFDNF

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References

  1. Palenski, Ron (2008). Black Gold. Dunedin: New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. p. 109. ISBN   978-0-473-13367-2.