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Raewyn Jack

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Raewyn Jack
Full nameRaewyn Katrina Jack
Born (1971-05-21) 21 May 1971 (age 53)
Auckland, New Zealand
Gymnastics career
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
Country representedNew Zealand
LevelSenior international
Medal record
Women's rhythmic gymnastics
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 1990 Auckland Hoop
Bronze medal – third place 1990 Auckland Ribbon

Raewyn Katrina Jack (born 21 May 1971) is a former New Zealand rhythmic gymnast. She won two bronze medals representing her country at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.

Early life and family

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Jack was born in Auckland on 21 May 1971, the daughter of Jocelyn and Robert Jack, and was educated at Orewa College.[1] She went on to study at the University of Otago,[1] graduating with Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Physical Education degrees in 1995.[2]

Rhythmic gymnastics

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Jack was a New Zealand representative in rhythmic gymnastics from 1984 to 1992, competing at three world championships, the World Student Games, and at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.[1] At the latter event, she won bronze medals in the hoop and ribbon disciplines, placed eighth in the ball event, and was sixth in the all-around competition.[3]

Honours and awards

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Jack was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.[1] In 1991, she was named the University of Otago sportsperson of the year.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Taylor, Alister; Coddington, Deborah (1994). Honoured by the Queen – New Zealand. Auckland: New Zealand Who's Who Aotearoa. p. 199. ISBN 0-908578-34-2.
  2. ^ "Graduate search". University of Otago. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  3. ^ Raewyn Jack at the New Zealand Olympic Committee