Sports Legends of Wellington
This category recognises icons of sport who have made an outstanding contribution as an athlete.
The induction of the 2024 Sports Legends of Wellington recognises Wellington icons of sport who have made an outstanding contribution as an athlete. Since 2003, over 60 athletes have received recognition as Sports Legends of Wellington. The criteria, as set out by the Academy, are that the Legend must:
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Have a close allegiance to the Greater Wellington Region (including the Wairarapa, Kapiti, Porirua, Hutt Valley and Wellington City)
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Be an athlete (as distinct from a coach or administrator)
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Be retired at least 10 years from top competition at the time of their induction
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Be acknowledged icons who have made an indelible impact on our community through their accomplishments.
Most importantly the Legends must be acknowledged icons who have made an indelible impact on our community through their accomplishments.
Previous Sports Legends of Wellington
2023
Anna Smith nee O'Leary - Cricket
John Whittaker - Rugby League
Jill Westerna - Multi Sport Athlete
Rebecca Liua'ana - Rugby
Peter Horne - Para Bowls
2021
Duane Kale - Para Swimming
Lynnette Brooky - Golf
Olivia Baker - Weightlifting
Tana Umaga - Rugby
2022
Paula Tesoriero - Para Cycling
Grant Batty - Rugby
Sanda Edge - Netball
Grant Turner - Football
2019
Allan Hewson - Rugby
Michael Kenny - Boxing
Naomi Shaw - Softball
Trish McKelvey - Cricket
2018
Stuart Davenport – Squash
Kevin Herlihy (1948 – 2006) – Softball
Suzie Muirhead – Hockey
Melissa Moon – Athletics
2016
Murray Dunn (1935-2015) – Table Tennis
Belinda Cordwell – Tennis
Bernie Fraser – Rugby
Stu Wilson – Rugby
2014
Kenny McFadden – Basketball
Bevan Smith – Athletics
Mark Sorenson – Softball
Ron McKenzie (1922 – 2006) – Tennis
2012
Margharet Matenga- Netball
Kathleen Nunnely (1872-1956) – Tennis
Philip Rush – Distance Swimming
2010
Waimarama Taumaunu – Netball
Wynton Rufer – Football
Stewie Dempster (1903 – 1974) – Cricket
2008
Ted Morgan (1906 – 1952) – Boxing
Ross Collinge – Rowing
Trevor Manning – Hockey
Alan McIntyre – Hockey
2006
Bill Massey – Softball
Harry Kent – Cycling
2004
Barrie Devenport (1935 – 2010) – Distance Swimming
Rebecca Perrott – Swimming
John Reid – Cricket
2017
Jean Jarden (1907-1983) – Croquet
Bryan Rose – Athletics
Jeremy Coney – Cricket
2015
John Durry (1936-2006) – Golf
Barry Sinclair – Cricket
Maureen Jacobson – Football
Murray Mexted – Rugby
2013
Bob Blair – Cricket
Judy Howat – Lawn Bowls
Peter Miskimmin – Hockey
Mark Nicholls (1901-1972) – Rugby
2011
Colin O’Neil – Rugby League
Graham Williams – Rugby
Ken Gray (1938 – 1992) – Rugby
2009
Ewen Chatfield – Cricket
Arthur Donald Duncan (1876 – 1951) – Golf
Meda McKenzie – Swimming
2007
Ron Jarden (1929 – 1977) – Rugby
Jack Tynan – Hockey
Andy Leslie – Rugby
2005
Eric Tindill (1910 – 2010) – Rugby/Cricket
Billy Wallace (1878 – 1972) – Rugby
Dick Joyce – Rowing
Marilyn Marshall – Softball/Football
2003
Onny Parun – Tennis
