Robin Tait
New Zealand discus thrower
About Robin Tait
Lived 1940 – 1984 (aged 43). Robin Tait was a New Zealand discus thrower and shot putter.
Robin Douglas Tait (14 April 1940 in Dunedin, Otago – 20 March 1984 in Auckland) was a discus thrower representing New Zealand at two Summer Olympics: 1968 and 1972.
He represented New Zealand at six Commonwealth Games: 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978 and 1982.
He won the gold medal at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in the men's discus throw event and the bronze in the same event in 1966. Tait carried the New Zealand flag at the opening ceremony of the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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Who was Robin Tait?
New Zealand discus thrower (1940–1984)
When was Robin Tait born?
Robin Tait was born on 14 April 1940 in Dunedin.
When did Robin Tait die?
Robin Tait died on 20 March 1984 in Auckland.
What was Robin Tait's occupation?
Robin Tait was a discus thrower and shot putter.
What nationality was Robin Tait?
Robin Tait was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robin Tait. https://biography.guide/robin-tait/
MLA: "Robin Tait." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robin-tait/.
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