Wales at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
| Wales at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
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| CGF code | WAL |
| CGA | Wales at the Commonwealth Games |
| Website | teamwales |
| in Vancouver, Canada | |
| Medals Ranked 13th |
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| British Empire and Commonwealth Games appearances | |
Attribution:Province newspaper
Wales at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (abbreviated WAL) was the fifth time that the nation had participated at the Games following the appearances in 1930, 1934, 1938 and 1950.[1][2]
The Games were held in Vancouver, Canada, from 30 July to 7 August 1954. Wales came 13th overall with one gold, one silver and five bronze medals.[3][4]
Wales sent 20 athlete to the games, a considerable increase on the three athletes sent four years previous.[5] The team was sent to the 1954 Games amidst news that the British Empire and Commonwealth Games Council for Wales wished to raise a 50,000 sum to enable the nation to host the 1958 games.[6]
Weightlifter Mel Barnett and rower David Glynne-Jones both competed for England instead of Wales.
Medals
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Gold
[edit]- John Brockway, Swimming
Silver
[edit]- Malcolm Collins, Boxing
Bronze
[edit]- Aileen Harding, Fencing
- Ron Jenkins, Weightlifting
- Ken Jones, Athletics
- Bob Shaw, Athletics
- Don Skene, Cycling
Team
[edit]Athletics
[edit]| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Disley | 1, 3 mile | London AC | |
| Ken Jones | 100/220 yards | Newport AC | .svg){kind=icon}
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| Peter Phillips | 440y, 880y | London University | |
| Clive Roberts | Javelin throw | Swansea AC | |
| Bob Shaw | 120y, 440y hurdles | Achilles Club |
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| Hywel Williams | Discus, Shot put | Roath AC |
Boxing
[edit]| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Collins | 57kg Featherweight | Cardiff Gas | .svg){kind=icon}
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Cycling
[edit]| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Campbell | Road race, scratch, pursuit, time trial | Cardiff Byways RCC | |
| Don Skene | Road race, scratch, time trial | Cardiff Byways RCC |
|
| Philip Waring | Road race, scratch, pursuit, time trial | Pontypool RC |
Fencing
[edit]Men
| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossie Reynolds | Foil, Sabre, Épée | London |
Women
| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aileen Harding | Foil | Cardiff FC |
|
Lawn bowls
[edit]| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Devonald | fours/rinks | Cardiff BC | |
| Obadiah Hopkins | fours/rinks | Cardiff BC | |
| Alfred Thomas | singles, fours/rinks | Dafen BC, Llanelli | |
| Ivor Thomas | fours/rinks | Cardiff BC |
Swimming
[edit]Men
| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Brockway | 110y backstroke | Newport SC | .svg){kind=icon}
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Women
| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Linton | 110y, 440y freestyle | Maindee SC, Newport |
Weightlifting
[edit]| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwyn Evans | 90kg, middle-heavyweight | Cardiff | |
| Ron Jenkins | 60kg, featherweight | Darian WC, Aberdare |
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Wales Vancouver 1954". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "Wales". Commonwealth Sport. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "Medal Standings Vancouver 1954". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 20 March 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "That Vancouver achievement, Where Wales gained those 7 medals with a team of 21". Western Mail. 18 July 1958. p. 14. Retrieved 26 September 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Empire Games candidates chosen". Western Mail. 23 April 1954. p. 9. Retrieved 21 September 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "More guarantees for Games". Western Mail. 6 February 1954. Retrieved 21 September 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Wales at Empire Games". Western Mail. 2 August 1954. p. 7. Retrieved 27 September 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "British Bowls team". Western Mail. 6 February 1954. p. 7. Retrieved 21 September 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.