Murray Ashby

One of the Ashby brothers who were synonymous in rowing circles, especially Auckland, for many years. Murray was in 5 seat in the 1950 eight and was also in bow seat in the coxed four at the 1954 Empire Games in Vancouver winning a second silver medal. Murray also made a long-standing contribution to the sport in administration and as a regatta official at local regattas in the Auckland and Waikato areas. Murray died some years ago, and his medal will be received by his wife, Romola.