Robin Sampson was the first New Zealand archer to compete at an Olympic Games.
13 Facts About Robin Sampson
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Robin Sampson settled in Hastings, where he found work with the Post Office.
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Robin Sampson became a naturalised New Zealand citizen in May 1972, less than three months before the start of the Munich Olympics.
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Robin Sampson came to national attention at the 1969 New Zealand national archery championships in Whangarei, where he was one of seven competitors to score over 1000 points in the FITA round and earn an international gold star.
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Robin Sampson entered the 1971 national championships in Auckland as one of only two New Zealand archers to have attained the 1100 gold start award, and the reigning East Coast, Bay of Plenty and North Island archery champion, and went on to win the men's open title.
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Robin Sampson won the men's clout, with a championship record 308 points, breaking the previous tournament record by 14 points.
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At the 1972 national championships held at Lincoln, Robin Sampson successfully defended his national open title.
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Robin Sampson won the men's freestyle field championship, but did not retain the men's clout title.
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The qualifying standard for the 1972 Summer Olympics was four scores of 1100 or more, which Robin Sampson achieved with scores of 1125,1136,1152 and 1155.
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The New Zealand Archery Association required two rounds over 1160 at the New Zealand Olympic trials, and Robin Sampson gained totals of 1179 and 1228, respectively.
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Robin Sampson was nominated by the NZAA, and his selection was confirmed by the New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association.
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Robin Sampson became the first New Zealander to compete in archery at an Olympic Games.
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Robin Sampson eventually finished the tournament in 53rd place, out of 55 competitors.