About Ian Ballinger
Lived 1925 – 2008 (aged 83). Ian Ballinger was a New Zealand sport shooter.
Ian Roy Ballinger (21 October 1925 – 24 December 2008) was a New Zealand shooter who won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Ballinger competed at three consecutive Olympic Games (1968, 1972 and 1976) and two Commonwealth Games (1974 and 1978) in the 50m Rifle - prone event.
He was awarded the Lonsdale Cup by the New Zealand Olympic Committee in 1968, and the following year he won the Ballinger Belt (named for his great-uncle, turn-of-the-century shooting champion Arthur Ballinger) at the New Zealand rifle shooting championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ian Ballinger?
New Zealand sport shooter (1925-2008)
When was Ian Ballinger born?
Ian Ballinger was born on 21 October 1925 in New Plymouth.
When did Ian Ballinger die?
Ian Ballinger died on 24 December 2008 in Christchurch.
What was Ian Ballinger's occupation?
Ian Ballinger was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Ian Ballinger?
Ian Ballinger was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ian Ballinger. https://biography.guide/ian-ballinger/
MLA: "Ian Ballinger." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ian-ballinger/.
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