Harry Kent
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Harry Dale•Kent |
| Used name | Harry•Kent |
| Born | 11 March 1947 in Upper Hutt, Wellington (NZL) |
| Died | 24 August 2021 in Trentham, Wellington (NZL) |
| Measurements | 183 cm |
| NOC |  New Zealand |
Biography
Harry Kent was a track sprint cyclist who competed at the 1972 München Olympics. Kent was gold medalist in the sprint at the 1970 Commonwealth Games, for which he was named New Zealand Sportsman of the Year in 1970. He also finished second that year at the World Championships behind Denmark’s Niels Fredborg. Kent won numerous New Zealand titles. He was inducted into the Cycling New Zealand Wall of Fame at the Cambridge Avantidrome.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | NZL |
Harry Kent | |||
| 1,000 metres Time Trial, Men (Olympic) | 16 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–0–0 1970 Edinburgh CYC gold: 1000 m time trial)