Nigel Avery

Nigel Seton Avery (born 31 August 1967 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand former weightlifter.

Sporting career
At the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, he won a bronze medal in the 105+ kg snatch and the 105+ kg combined total.

He went to the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester where he 2 gold medals in the 105+ kg clean and jerk and 105+ kg combined total, and gained a silver medal in the 105+ kg snatch. He was the Closing Ceremony flag bearer for New Zealand.

He competed at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney placing 17th in the 105+ kg men.

From 1991 to 1996, he was a member of the New Zealand bobsleigh team.

Avery will be the chef de mission for the New Zealand Olympic team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Personal life
Avery is the father to three daughters. He is married to former athlete Shelley Avery.

He has appeared on the TV One programme Downsize Me! to show the effect of a high-fat diet on a very fit person.