Nigel Avery
Nigel Seton Avery (born 31 August 1967) is a former weightlifting compe*or for New Zealand. He was born in Auckland.
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 - 1996 he was a member of the New Zealand Bobsleigh team.
Nigel Avery is the father to three daughters. He is married to former athlete Shelley Avery.
He has appeared on the TV One program Downsize Me! to show the effect of a high-fat diet on a very fit person.
References
External links
- Nigel Avery at the New Zealand Olympic Committee
- Nigel Avery at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)