Murray Watkinson

Who was Murray Watkinson?

Murray Paul Watkinson was a New Zealand rower. He competed at the 1964 and 1972 Summer Olympics in the single sculls and finished in fifth and tenth place, respectively. He won a European bronze medal in this even in 1972.

Watkinson started training in 1953, at the West End Rowing Club. He won his first major title, a silver medal in the double sculls, at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, partnering with his brother Peter. He died in 2004, survived by wife Joy, sons Paul and Michael, and three grandchildren.