About Wayne Roycroft
Born 1946. Wayne Roycroft is an Australian equestrian.
Wayne William Roycroft, (born 21 May 1946) He won bronze medals in team eventing at the 1968 Mexico City and 1976 Montreal Olympics, competing alongside his father at both the games. He was selected for the 1980 Moscow Olympics but was affected by the boycott of the games. He was the Australian flag bearer at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics; his father had done the same thing 16 years previously. He was chairman of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports Eventing Committee from 2000 to 2009, and also served as chair of Equestrian New South Wales and Equestrian Australia.
Recognition Roycroft was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Equestrian Australia Hall of Fame in 2011. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2014.
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Who is Wayne Roycroft?
Australian equestrian
When was Wayne Roycroft born?
Wayne Roycroft was born on 21 May 1946 in Mansfield.
What is Wayne Roycroft's occupation?
Wayne Roycroft is an equestrian.
What nationality is Wayne Roycroft?
Wayne Roycroft is Australian.
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