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New Zealand at the 1980 Summer Olympics

New Zealand at the
1980 Summer Olympics
Flag of New Zealand Olympic Committee (1979-1994).svg
Athletes competed under the flag of the
New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association
IOC code NZL
NOC New Zealand Olympic Committee
Website www.olympic.org.nz
in Moscow
Competitors 4 (all men) in 2 sports
Flag bearer Brian Newth (modern pentathlete)
Medals
Gold Silver Bronze Total
0 0 0 0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
 Australasia (1908 · 1912)

New Zealand did not officially participate in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR as the government of that time supported the US-led boycott. However, four New Zealand athletes competed as independents under the banner of the NZOCGA. Tay Wilson was the chef de mission.

Originally 98 competitors had been selected for the event.

The three, plus Christopher Macdonald, had also originally entered the Men's K-4 1000 metres event, before withdrawing.


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