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Which athletes were part of the 1972 New Zealand Olympic team?

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The 1972 New Zealand Olympic team included several notable athletes, particularly in rowing. The men's rowing eight, who won gold, consisted of Trevor Coker, Athol Earl, John Hunter, Tony Hurt, Dick Joyce, Gary Robertson, Wybo Veldman, and Lindsay Wilson, with Simon Dickie as the coxswain. This team is famously known as the "1972 New Zealand eight" and their victory is considered one of New Zealand's greatest Olympic achievements. In addition to the rowing team, other athletes such as Alan Patterson, Arthur Borren, Arthur Parkin, Athol Earl, and Barry Maister were also part of the team. These athletes represented New Zealand in various sports at the Munich 1972 Olympic Games. Images of the 1972 New Zealand Olympic team, particularly the rowing eight, can be found in various sources, showcasing their historic victory. For more detailed information, you can refer to the Wikipedia page on New Zealand at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

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