Olympic thrower, gym founder and former Auckland mayor
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Key moments and achievements from Leslie Mills's life.
Leslie was born
· Auckland, New Zealand
Olympic Games
He competed in the shot put and discus at the 1960 Rome Olympics, the first of four Games, serving as New Zealand's team captain and flagbearer.
Olympic Games
He competed in the shot put and discus at the 1960 Rome Olympics, the first of four Games, serving as New Zealand's team captain and flagbearer.
Medal
He won gold in the discus and silver in the shot put at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, the highlight of a career that brought five Commonwealth medals.
Medal
He won gold in the discus and silver in the shot put at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, the highlight of a career that brought five Commonwealth medals.
Founding
With his wife Colleen he opened a gym in Auckland, founding the Les Mills business that would eventually lend its name to a worldwide fitness brand.
Founding
With his wife Colleen he opened a gym in Auckland, founding the Les Mills business that would eventually lend its name to a worldwide fitness brand.
Election
He was elected Mayor of Auckland City and served three terms until 1998, becoming the first full-term mayor after the 1989 local-government amalgamation.
Election
He was elected Mayor of Auckland City and served three terms until 1998, becoming the first full-term mayor after the 1989 local-government amalgamation.
Award
After coaching discus thrower Beatrice Faumuina to a 1997 world title and 1998 Commonwealth gold, he was named Halberg Coach of the Year.
Award
After coaching discus thrower Beatrice Faumuina to a 1997 world title and 1998 Commonwealth gold, he was named Halberg Coach of the Year.
Honour
He was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to local government and sport.
Honour
He was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to local government and sport.
Induction
He was inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame alongside his son Phillip and daughter-in-law Jackie.
Induction
He was inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame alongside his son Phillip and daughter-in-law Jackie.
Leslie Mills passed away
