About John Armitt
Lived 1925 – 2008 (aged 82). John Armitt was a New Zealand amateur wrestler.
John Charles Armitt (23 August 1925 – 4 June 2008) was a wrestler from New Zealand.
He competed at the 1950 British Empire Games where he won the gold medal in the men's 62 kg grade. At the next British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver he won the bronze medal in the same event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Armitt?
New Zealand wrestler
When was John Armitt born?
John Armitt was born on 23 August 1925.
When did John Armitt die?
John Armitt died on 4 June 2008.
What was John Armitt's occupation?
John Armitt was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was John Armitt?
John Armitt was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Armitt (wrestler)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Armitt. https://biography.guide/john-armitt-amateur-wrestler/
MLA: "John Armitt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-armitt-amateur-wrestler/.
Chicago: "John Armitt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-armitt-amateur-wrestler/.
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