About Robert Courtenay
Lived 1959 – 2016 (aged 56). Robert Courtenay was a New Zealand athletics competitor.
Robert George Courtney (27 April 1959 – 28 January 2016) was a champion New Zealand Paralympian.
Early life Born on 27 April 1959, Courtney spent his childhood in Auckland and was educated at St Peter's College.
Athletics career Courtney represented New Zealand in the 1982 Paraplegic Olympics in Hong Kong in the 100 metres and 200 metres Wheelchair Sprints for which he won gold medals and set world records.
Death Courtney died in Auckland on 28 January 2016. He had suffered from kidney problems for over 20 years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Courtenay?
Paralympian (1959-2016)
When was Robert Courtenay born?
Robert Courtenay was born on 27 April 1959.
When did Robert Courtenay die?
Robert Courtenay died on 28 January 2016 in Auckland.
What was Robert Courtenay's occupation?
Robert Courtenay was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Robert Courtenay?
Robert Courtenay was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Courtney (Paralympian)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Courtenay. https://biography.guide/robert-courtenay/
MLA: "Robert Courtenay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-courtenay/.
Chicago: "Robert Courtenay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-courtenay/.
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