He won six consecutive national discus throw titles and represented his country in that event at the 1950 British Empire Games.
[4] His longest winning throw at the national championships was 133 ft 5+3⁄4 in (40.68 m), which he recorded in 1949.
[4] Redmond represented New Zealand at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, finishing fifth in the discus throw, with a best distance of 132 ft 8+3⁄4 in (40.46 m).
[1][7] Redmond was married to Elizabeth Hamilton (Betty) Fitch, and the couple had three children.
[1][8] Gus Redmond died from cancer in Auckland on 6 November 1978, and was buried at Taruheru Cemetery in Gisborne.