Harold Cleghorn
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Opening Flagbearer |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert Harold•Cleghorn |
| Used name | Harold•Cleghorn |
| Born | 27 December 1912 in Auckland, Auckland (NZL) |
| Died | 10 October 1996 (aged 83 years 9 months 14 days) |
| Measurements | 109 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 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–0–1 1950 Auckland WLT gold: heavyweight +90 kg; 1954 Vancouver WLT bronze: heavyweight +90 kg)