James Hill

Outstanding single sculler James Hill (known as Jim) was New Zealand's only representative at the inaugural World Championships held in Lucerne, Switzerland in 1962.

Selected for two Commonwealth Games and two Olympic Games for New Zealand, James won a gold, silver and bronze at the Commonwealth Games. Unfortunately he narrowly missed medals at the Rome 1960 and Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games where he placed 4th and 5th.

James continued to support rowing in various administration roles and was awarded a Life Member of the New Zealand Rowing Association and later served as Rowing NZ President 2004 - 2005.