About George Paterson
Lived 1940 – 2020 (aged 79). George Paterson was a New Zealand rower.
George Murray Paterson (6 November 1940 – 26 July 2020) was a New Zealand rower.
At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the gold medal as part of the coxed four event alongside fellow Waitaki Boys' High School crew members Keith Heselwood, Hugh Smedley and Winston Stephens, plus Waikato cox Doug Pulman. Their coach was Rusty Robertson.
Paterson competed at the 1964 Olympics in the men's eight event. His brother-in-law Gary Robertson is also a retired Olympic rower.
Paterson died in Christchurch on 26 July 2020.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Paterson?
New Zealand rower
When was George Paterson born?
George Paterson was born on 6 November 1940 in Milton.
When did George Paterson die?
George Paterson died on 26 July 2020 in Christchurch.
What was George Paterson's occupation?
George Paterson was a rower.
What nationality was George Paterson?
George Paterson was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Paterson (rower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Paterson. https://biography.guide/george-paterson-rower/
MLA: "George Paterson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-paterson-rower/.
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