.jpg) Avery in 2024 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1967-08-31)31 August 1967 (age 57) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 120 kg (260 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
Medal record | |
Nigel Seton Avery (born 31 August 1967 inAuckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand formerweightlifter.
Avery was born on 31 August 1967 in Auckland, New Zealand.[1] His father isGraeme Avery.[2] He is married to former athlete Shelley Avery and they have three daughters.[3]
Avery has appeared on theTV One programmeDownsize Me! to show the effect of a high-fat diet on a very fit person.[4]
At the1998 Commonwealth Games inKuala Lumpur, he won a bronze medal in the 105+ kgsnatch and the 105+ kg combined total.
He went to the2002 Commonwealth Games inManchester where he 2 gold medals in the 105+ kgclean and jerk and 105+ kg combined total, and gained a silver medal in the 105+ kgsnatch. He was the Closing Ceremony flag bearer for New Zealand.
He competed at the2000 Olympic Games inSydney placing 17th in the 105+ kg men.
From 1991 to 1996, he was a member of the New Zealandbobsleigh team.[5]
Avery was thechef de mission for theNew Zealand Olympic team at the2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.[6]
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