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Ian Ferguson (Ian Gordon Ferguson) was born on 20 June, 1953 in Taumarunui, New Zealand, is a New Zealand canoeist (born 1952). Discover Ian Ferguson'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 70 years old?

Popular As Ian Gordon Ferguson
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Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 20 June, 1953
Birthday 20 June
Birthplace Taumarunui, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand

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Ian Ferguson Height, Weight & Measurements

At 70 years old, Ian Ferguson height is 1.79 m .

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Height 1.79 m
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Children Steven Ferguson

Ian Ferguson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ian Ferguson worth at the age of 70 years old? Ian Ferguson’s income source is mostly from being a successful canoeist. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Ian Ferguson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income canoeist

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1952

Ian Gordon Ferguson (born 20 July 1952) is New Zealand's second most successful Olympian.

Ferguson was born in Taumarunui on 20 July 1952, the son of Gilbert and Winsome Ferguson.

He was educated at Palmerston North Boys' High School, and was an all-round sportsperson, achieving in running and rugby union, and becoming the school swimming champion.

1973

In 1973, Ferguson married his wife, Alyson, and the couple went on to have two children.

1976

He won four Olympic gold medals competing in K1, K2, and K4 kayak events, and attended five Summer Olympics between 1976 and 1992.

He also won two canoe sprint world championship titles.

Ferguson studied at Victoria University of Wellington, completing a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration degree in 1976.

1984

At the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles he won three gold medals.

In the same year he was named New Zealand sportsperson of the year.

1985

In the 1985 New Year Honours, Ferguson was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to canoeing.

1988

New Zealand's flagbearer at the opening ceremony of the 1988 Summer Olympics, he went on to win another gold medal and a silver medal at that Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea.

He was the first New Zealander to compete in five Olympic Games and his four gold medals was the New Zealand record for an individual haul at the Games until beaten by fellow canoeist Lisa Carrington in 2021.

His five Olympic medals is the second-highest number of Olympic medals won by a New Zealander, a record he shares with fellow canoeist Paul MacDonald and equestrian Mark Todd.

1990

In 1990 Ferguson started a kayak retail and hire business named Ferg's Kayaks.

Ferguson also starred in the NZ TV show Clash of the Codes, having been in the winning team on two occasions.

2009

In 2009, Ferguson began fronting a campaign to build an international whitewater canoeing stadium in Manukau City.

2016

Vector Wero Whitewater Park was opened in 2016, with Ferguson as general manager.

Ferguson's son, Steven Ferguson, has also represented New Zealand at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, both in canoeing and swimming events.