Nick Carter
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Thomas Russell "Nick"•Carter |
| Used name | Nick•Carter |
| Born | 5 November 1924 in Nelson, Nelson (NZL) |
| Died | 23 November 2003 |
| Affiliations | Nelson ACC |
| NOC |  New Zealand |
Biography
Having started cycling at age 15, Nick Carter was New Zealand’s top road cyclist after the war. He won national titles in 1945—1947 and 1949. His only Olympic appearance was marred by three punctures and he had to abandon the competition. He fared better at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, losing the title to Australia’s Hector Sutherland in the sprint and took silver.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Cycling Road (Cycling) | NZL |
Nick Carter | |||
| Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–1–0 1950 Auckland CYC silver: road race)
Errata
Date of birth also seen as 5 September 1924. After checking multiple sources, we feel that the DOB listed above, which is found in Commonwealth Games data, is likely correct.