Murray Avery Explained

Murray Gordon Avery is a former New Zealand freestyle wrestler. He won a bronze medal representing New Zealand in the heavyweight division at the New Zealand at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton. Four years later, he wrestled for Australia at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, once again winning the bronze medal in the heavyweight division.^[1]

Avery subsequently returned to New Zealand to live in Rotorua. With his wife, Maryann, he had three children, including professional racing cyclist Clinton Avery.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wrestling freestyle 100kg – men Brisbane 1982 . 2018 . Commonwealth Games Federation . 21 January 2022.
2. News: Gifted cyclist farewelled . 10 December 2012 . Kristin . Macfarlane . New Zealand Herald . 21 January 2022.
3. News: Young go-getter dies suddenly after bike race . Mike . Watson . 6 December 2021 . Dominion Post . 21 January 2022.