Bill Tinnock
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William James "Bill"•Tinnock |
| Used name | Bill•Tinnock |
| Born | 5 April 1930 in Auckland, Auckland (NZL) |
| Died | 3 April 2017 in Auckland, Auckland (NZL) |
| Affiliations | West End Rowing Club, Auckland (NZL) |
| NOC |  New Zealand |
Biography
Bill Kinnock rowed for New Zealand at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. He was a two-time medalist at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games, winning silvers in the eight in 1950 and in the coxed fours in 1954. He also won a New Zealand title in the eight in 1949 with the same crew that competed at Auckland in 1950. He began rowing with the West End Rowing Club in 1945, and later served the club in various roles. The club boathouse was subsequently named in his honor.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Rowing | NZL |
Bill Tinnock | |||
| Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) | New Zealand | 2 h1 r2/5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–2–0 1950 Auckland ROW silver: eights; 1954 Vancouver ROW silver: coxed fours)