About Nigel Donnelly
Born 1968. Nigel Donnelly is a New Zealand sport cyclist.
Nigel James Donnelly (born 7 July 1968) is a New Zealand cyclist, who won a gold medal representing his country at the 1990 Commonwealth Games. He also competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Early life and family Donnelly was born in Christchurch on 7 July 1968, the son of Edward Ernest and Margaret Lucy Donnelly, and was educated at Burnside High School. In 1993, he married Lyndal Maria Smith.
Cycling career Donnelly represented New Zealand at the 1986 World Junior Cycling Championships. He competed in the same event at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, winning the gold medal with Gary Anderson, Glen McLeay and Stuart Williams.
Honours and awards In 1990, Donnelly was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.
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Nigel Donnelly was born on 7 July 1968 in Christchurch.
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