About Barry Wynks
Lived 1952 – 2020 (aged 68). Barry Wynks was a New Zealand bowls player.
Barry Graham Wynks (5 November 1952 – 10 December 2020) was a New Zealand lawn bowler.
Wynks won the silver medal, along with teammates Lynda Bennett and Mark Noble, in the Open para-sport triples event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. He won another silver medal, along with teammates Mark Noble and Bruce Wakefield, in the Open para-sport triples event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
An accomplished table tennis player, Wynks represented the Manawatu centre for many years, and reached the last 32 in the men's singles at the New Zealand table tennis championships in 1972 and 1973. In the 1982 New Year Honours, Wynks was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for community service.
Wynks died on 10 December 2020 at the age of 68.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Barry Wynks?
New Zealand lawn bowler
When was Barry Wynks born?
Barry Wynks was born on 5 November 1952 in Palmerston North.
When did Barry Wynks die?
Barry Wynks died on 10 December 2020 in Palmerston North.
What was Barry Wynks's occupation?
Barry Wynks was a bowls player.
What nationality was Barry Wynks?
Barry Wynks was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barry Wynks. https://biography.guide/barry-wynks/
MLA: "Barry Wynks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barry-wynks/.
Chicago: "Barry Wynks." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barry-wynks/.
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