Age, Biography and Wiki
Don Oliver (Donald Carthew Oliver) was born on 16 April, 1937 in Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand, is a New Zealand weightlifter (1937–1996). Discover Don Oliver's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old?
| Popular As |
Donald Carthew Oliver |
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N/A |
| Age |
58 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
16 April 1937 |
| Birthday |
16 April |
| Birthplace |
Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Date of death |
26 February, 1996 |
| Died Place |
Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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He is a member of famous weightlifter with the age 58 years old group.
Don Oliver Height, Weight & Measurements
At 58 years old, Don Oliver height is 1.93m and Weight 124 kg.
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1.93m |
| Weight |
124 kg |
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Who Is Don Oliver's Wife?
His wife is Maureen Baty (m. 1967)
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| Wife |
Maureen Baty (m. 1967) |
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Not Available |
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Don Oliver Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Don Oliver worth at the age of 58 years old? Don Oliver’s income source is mostly from being a successful weightlifter. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Don Oliver's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
weightlifter |
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Timeline
Donald Carthew Oliver (16 April 1937 – 26 February 1996) was a New Zealand weightlifter and fitness centre founder.
Born in the Auckland suburb of Avondale on 16 April 1937, Oliver was educated at Avondale College.
From 1952 to 1973, he worked as a retail butcher, production boner, and plant safety and training officer.
In all, Oliver won 10 New Zealand national weightlifting titles in the heavyweight division, and he was the New Zealand record holder in that division from 1959 to 1968.
At the 1960 Summer Olympics, Oliver lifted a combined weight of 425 kg and finished in 13th place.
At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal in the same division.
Oliver represented New Zealand at three Olympic Games in the heavyweight division.
Four years later in Tokyo at the 1964 Summer Olympics he lifted 480 kg and finished in ninth place.
He represented his country at three Olympic Games, and won two Commonwealth medals, including gold in 1966 in Kingston.
Oliver won the gold medal at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in the men's heavyweight division.
On 18 March 1967, he married Maureen Baty, and the couple had three children.
In his last Olympics, Oliver recorded his best finish lifting 490 kg and finishing in eighth place at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where he was also the New Zealand team flagbearer at the opening ceremony.
He tutored apprentice butchers at the Manukau Technical Institute between 1973 ad 1976.
At the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, Oliver was the New Zealand weightlifting team coach.
Oliver was a butcher by trade.
In 1975, he opened his first gym, the Don Oliver Health Centre, and he went on to own six gyms in Auckland, and start his own brand of fitness equipment.
Oliver served as chair of the Auckland Asthma Society, and was deacon of Glen Eden Baptist Church.
In the 1981 Queen's Birthday Honours, Oliver was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for services to weightlifting and the community.
Oliver died of cancer in Auckland on 26 February 1996, and he was buried at Waikumete Cemetery.
