Tony Sargisson

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Tony Sargisson
Medal record
Representing Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Men's Athletics
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Melbourne 50km walk

Tony Sargisson (born 24 June 1975 in Hastings, New Zealand) won the silver medal for New Zealand in the men's 50km walk at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. He now lives in Auckland and walks for Racewalking Auckland. [1]

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