About Roger Gibbs
Lived 1932 – 2012 (aged 80). Roger Gibbs was a New Zealand swimmer.
Roger Woodward Gibbs (2 October 1932 – 25 October 2012) was a New Zealand swimmer who represented New Zealand at the 1950 British Empire Games.
Biography Born in Christchurch on 2 October 1932, Gibbs was a 17-year-old schoolboy when he was selected to swim for New Zealand at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland. In his heat of the men's 110 yards backstroke, he swam a time of 1:18.7 and did not progress to the final.
Gibbs later worked as a wool buyer and an insurance company manager, and retired to Greytown after living in the Wellington suburb of Wadestown for 40 years.
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Who was Roger Gibbs?
New Zealand swimmer (1932-2012)
When was Roger Gibbs born?
Roger Gibbs was born on 2 October 1932 in Christchurch.
When did Roger Gibbs die?
Roger Gibbs died on 25 October 2012.
What was Roger Gibbs's occupation?
Roger Gibbs was a swimmer.
What nationality was Roger Gibbs?
Roger Gibbs was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roger Gibbs (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roger Gibbs. https://biography.guide/roger-gibbs/
MLA: "Roger Gibbs." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roger-gibbs/.
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