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New Zealand at the 1920 Summer Olympics

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A single swimmer represented New Zealand in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport as well as its first independent appearance at the Olympics. Walrond was the first woman from New Zealand to compete in the Olympics.
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A single rower represented New Zealand in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Hadfield was defeated in the semifinals of the single sculls, but took the bronze medal as the faster losing semifinalist.
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who was only aged 15 at the time. The team can be considered one of the most successful ever as all team members finished fifth or better in at least one of their events. The opening flagbearer was hurdler
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Two athletes represented New Zealand in the nation's independent Olympic debut in 1920. The two men advanced to the final in two of their three events, placing fourth and fifth.
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The New Zealand team consisted of four competitors including the first woman to represent New Zealand at the Olympic Games,
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Back row from left: Tui and Violet Walrond, George Davidson; front: Harry Wilson and Darcy Hadfield
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Ranks given are within each individual heat, quarterfinal or semifinal
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Cover of 1920 Olympic Programme owned by Walrond family
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Photo of New Zealand team on ship en route to Antwerp
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