Bob Purdie

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert "Bob"•Purdie
Used nameBob•Purdie
Born18 February 1911 in Glasgow, Scotland (GBR)
Died9 July 1982
NOC New Zealand

Biography

In 1932 Bob Purdie was New Zealand national lightweight champion and won the Jameson Belt as the most scientific boxer at the nationals. He retired from boxing in 1934.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Boxing NZL Bob Purdie
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) =8