Gil Cawood

Gil Cawood was one of the founding members of the Waikato Rowing Club, where he served as the club’s first vice-captain in 1960. Four years later, Cawood won his first national title, as part of the men’s eight. In 1966, he was selected to represent New Zealand, with the national team competing against Australia. After competing against Canada in the following year, he was selected for the New Zealand team at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. At the 1970 World Rowing Championships in Canada, he was part of the New Zealand team that won the bronze medal in the eights.

Following the Olympics, Cawood coached teams throughout the 1970s and 1980s, helping the Hamilton Boy’s High School win the Maadi Cup in 1987.