About Fred Russell
Lived 1890 – 1972 (aged 82). Fred Russell was a New Zealand athlete and bowls player.
Frederick Thomas Russell (20 August 1890 – 23 December 1972) was a New Zealand lawn bowls player. At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, he won the men's fours bronze medal alongside teammates Arthur Engebretsen, Noel Jolly and Pete Skoglund. The New Zealand, Australian and South African fours each finished the round robin with two wins, but New Zealand then lost an eliminator match against the South Africans and did not progress to the final.
Russell was born on 20 August 1890, the son of Alexander and Emily Russell, and died on 23 December 1972. He was buried at Karori Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Russell?
New Zealand lawn bowls competitor (1890-1972)
When was Fred Russell born?
Fred Russell was born on 20 August 1890 in New Zealand.
When did Fred Russell die?
Fred Russell died on 23 December 1972 in Wellington.
What was Fred Russell's occupation?
Fred Russell was an athlete and bowls player.
What nationality was Fred Russell?
Fred Russell was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Russell (bowls)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Russell. https://biography.guide/fred-russell-athlete/
MLA: "Fred Russell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-russell-athlete/.
Chicago: "Fred Russell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-russell-athlete/.
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