Tony Rogers
Encyclopedia
Tony Rogers is a retired middle distance runner
from New Zealand
, who represented his native country in the men's 1,500 metres at the 1984 Summer Olympics
, finishing in ninth place. He also competed at the 1982 Commonwealth Games
, and later became High Performance Manager for Athletics New Zealand
.
Running
Running is a means of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot. It is simply defined in athletics terms as a gait in which at regular points during the running cycle both feet are off the ground...
from New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, who represented his native country in the men's 1,500 metres at the 1984 Summer Olympics
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
, finishing in ninth place. He also competed at the 1982 Commonwealth Games
1982 Commonwealth Games
The 1982 Commonwealth Games were held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia from 30 September–9 October 1982. The Opening Ceremony was held at the QEII Stadium , in the Brisbane suburb of Nathan. The QEII Stadium was also the venue which was used for the athletics and archery competitions during the...
, and later became High Performance Manager for Athletics New Zealand
Athletics New Zealand
Athletics New Zealand is the national organisation for athletics in New Zealand. This includes responsibility for Track and field, cross country running, road running and racewalking....
.