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The Otago Boys' High School Foundation

PO Box 11,
Dunedin, New Zealand

Tel +64 3 477 2546
Fax +64 3 477 5468

Fitness guru retires

11/05/2006

Richard Dryden (1971-75)

Richard Dryden (1971-75) has just ended a long and successful stint as New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games weightlifting coach. During his time in the role, New Zealand lifters secured two gold, one silver and two bronze Commonwealth Games’ medals (1998 and 2002), three top 10 placings at World Championships from 1997 to 2005, more than 300 New Zealand, Oceania and Commonwealth records, and more than 75 New Zealand, Oceania and Commonwealth titles. Richard has also spent time as a strength coach with various rugby teams, both in New Zealand and offshore including the All Blacks, and has been involved with many other sports as a strength and conditioning trainer – the likes of the Warriors, Team New Zealand Yachting, New Zealand boxing, athletics, cycling, softball, kayaking, basketball and Paralympics all benefiting from his expertise. He is a former New Zealand shot put and discus representative, has national weightlifting titles and records to his credit, and has played basketball, rugby and volleyball to representative level.