About Harold Cleghorn
Lived 1912 – 1996 (aged 83). Harold Cleghorn was a New Zealand athlete.
Robert Harold Cleghorn (27 December 1912 – 10 October 1996) was a weightlifting competitor for New Zealand.
He won the gold medal at the 1950 British Empire Games in the men's 110 kg division. At the 1954 British Empire Games, he won the bronze medal in the same event.
He represented New Zealand at the 1952 Summer Olympics where he placed 7th overall in the men's heavyweight.
Cleghorn won 11 New Zealand national weightlifting championship titles: in the heavyweight division in consecutive years from 1937 to 1940, and then again from 1949 to 1954; and in the middle heavyweight division in 1955.
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Who was Harold Cleghorn?
New Zealand weightlifter (1912-1996)
When was Harold Cleghorn born?
Harold Cleghorn was born on 27 December 1912 in Auckland.
When did Harold Cleghorn die?
Harold Cleghorn died on 10 October 1996.
What was Harold Cleghorn's occupation?
Harold Cleghorn was an athlete.
What nationality was Harold Cleghorn?
Harold Cleghorn was New Zealand.
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