Gavin Lovegrove
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Gavin Brian Lovegrove (born 21 October 1967 in Hamilton, New Zealand) was a javelin thrower from New Zealand, who twice represented his native country at the Summer Olympics, (Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996). He won a bronze medal at three consecutive Commonwealth Games: in 1986 (Edinburgh), 1990 (Auckland) and 1994 (Victoria).
Lovegrove was also a former world junior record holder (76.68m) Athens, Greece 1986 and (79.58m) Noumea, New Caledonia 1986. A six-time national champion Lovegrove now works as a graphic designer and web developer in Auckland, New Zealand.
Personal bests
Event | Distance | Place | Date |
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Javelin | 88.20m NR | Oslo | 1996 |
Annual Progression
- 1985 - 77.12m (700gm) & 80.00m (800gm - old specifications rules javelin)
- 1986 - 79.58m (800gm - new specifications rules javelin) - World Junior Record
- 1987 - 80.20m (800gm)
- 1988 - 80.70m
- 1989 - 83.90m
- 1990 - 82.64m
- 1991 - 85.18m (Rough tailed implement)
- 1992 - 86.14m
- 1993 - 85.34m
- 1994 - 84.50m
- 1995 - 85.54m
- 1996 - 88.20m NR
- 1997 - 82.38m
- 1998 - 82.08m
Achievements
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing ![]() |
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1986 | World Junior Championships | Athens, Greece | 3rd | 74.22 m |
1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 23rd | 74.16 m |
1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 4th | 84.24 m |
1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 9th | 77.08 m |
1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 15th | 77.08 m |
1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 20th | 74.98 m |
1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | 23rd | 77.12 m |
1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 21st | 75.62 m |
References
- Gavin Lovegrove profile at IAAF
- New Zealand Olympic Committee
- Lovegrove Post Retirement - Graphic Design
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