Medal record | ||
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Representing New Zealand | ||
Men's Athletics | ||
Commonwealth Games | ||
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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