Manawatu Deaf Society

New Zealanders at the World Deaf Games in Köln

1981
Footage of the World Deaf Games in Köln, of New Zealanders in action. Two New Zealand athletes won medals at the games.
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Footage of the World Deaf Games in Köln, of New Zealanders in action. Two New Zealand athletes won medals at the games: the Palmerston North cyclist, Johannes Ooteman won a gold medal for his 35km road race while the wrestler Robert Algie (Featherston) won two silver medals. After the Games, the New Zealanders fly back home to New Zealand via London and Hong Kong. They also make a fleeting visit to Macau.

  1. Anne Bennett

  2. Brian Harris

  3. Colleen Norris

  4. Daniel Beech

  5. David Henry

  6. Gloria Face

  7. Gwen Rapley

  8. John Chandler

  9. John Lavell

  10. John McRae

  11. John Ooteman

  12. Kaz Witko

  13. Margaret Coutts

  14. Michael Rose

  15. Norman Norris

  16. Peter Downie

  17. Polly Fechney

  18. Robert Algie

  19. Royce Flynn

  20. Shona McGhie

  21. Sue Nicholson

  22. Susie Ovens

Donated by Manawatu Deaf Society
Original format 7" 8mm
Reference number MDS18-01-SPO81