About Roy Calder
Lived 1904 – 1976 (aged 72). Roy Calder was a New Zealand swimmer and competitive diver.
Robert Cadzow "Roy" Calder (12 March 1904 − 1 July 1976) was a New Zealand diver who represented his country at the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario. He was hampered by a back injury at the games and was forced to withdraw from the high dive, but finished fourth in the springboard competition.
He won the New Zealand diving championship every year except 1931 between 1926 and 1933.
Calder died in 1976 and was buried in Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin.
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Who was Roy Calder?
New Zealand swimmer and diver (1904-1976)
When was Roy Calder born?
Roy Calder was born on 12 March 1904 in Lawrence.
When did Roy Calder die?
Roy Calder died on 1 July 1976.
What was Roy Calder's occupation?
Roy Calder was a swimmer and competitive diver.
What nationality was Roy Calder?
Roy Calder was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Calder. https://biography.guide/roy-calder/
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