Ritchie Johnston
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Richard Eldsdon "Ritchie"•Johnston |
| Used name | Ritchie•Johnston |
| Born | 2 January 1931 in Dannevirke, Manawatu-Wanganui (NZL) |
| Died | 18 July 2001 in Hamilton, Waikato (NZL) |
| NOC |  New Zealand |
Biography
Ritchie Johnston was New Zealand champion in the tandem sprint in both 1954-55, before placing fifth at the 1956 Olympics with his brother Warren Johnston. After the Olympics Ritchie Johnston turned to the roads, winning the 1957 New Zealand Road Championship. He competed at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in the road race, but did not finish.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | NZL |
Ritchie Johnston | |||
| Tandem Sprint, 2,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Warren Johnston | =5 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | NZL |
Ritchie Johnston |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Warren Johnston