Nigel Avery
New Zealand weightlifter (born 1967)
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Nigel Seton Avery (born 31 August 1967 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand former weightlifter.
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Avery in 2024 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 August 1967 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 120 kg (260 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
Medal record | |
Personal life
Avery was born on 31 August 1967 in Auckland, New Zealand.[1] His father is Graeme Avery.[2] He is married to former athlete Shelley Avery and they have three daughters.[3]
Avery has appeared on the TV One programme Downsize Me! to show the effect of a high-fat diet on a very fit person.[4]
Sporting career
At the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, he won a bronze medal in the 105+ kg snatch and the 105+ kg combined total.
He went to the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester where he 2 gold medals in the 105+ kg clean and jerk and 105+ kg combined total, and gained a silver medal in the 105+ kg snatch. He was the Closing Ceremony flag bearer for New Zealand.
He competed at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney placing 17th in the 105+ kg men.
From 1991 to 1996, he was a member of the New Zealand bobsleigh team.[5]
Avery was the chef de mission for the New Zealand Olympic team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.[6]
