Harold Cleghorn

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameRobert Harold•Cleghorn
Used nameHarold•Cleghorn
Born27 December 1912 in Auckland, Auckland (NZL)
Died10 October 1996
Measurements109 kg
NOC New Zealand

Biography

Harold Cleghorn had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1950 British Empire Games Heavyweight class (900 pounds), 3rd in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Heavyweight class (930 pounds).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Weightlifting NZL Harold Cleghorn
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 7

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
1952 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony NZL Harold Cleghorn

Special Notes