Anguilla at the 2006 Commonwealth Games | |
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CGF code | ANG |
CGA | Commonwealth Games Association of Anguilla |
in Melbourne, Australia | |
Competitors | 6 (4 Men, 2 Woman) in 2 sports |
Flag bearers | Opening: Closing: |
Medals |
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Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
In only their third Games the British overseas territory of Anguilla was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a six-member contingent, comprising six sportspersons and no officials. They competed in five events in cycling and athletics. They won no medals.
The following is the list of number of competitors participating in the Games.
Sport | Men | Women | Total |
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Athletics | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Cycling | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Total | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Athlete | Events | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Curlee Gumbs | 100 m | 12.73 | 5 | Did not advance [1] | |||
200 m | DNS | Did not advance |
Athlete | Events | Qualification | Final | ||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Shara Proctor | Long jump | 6.06 | 13 | Did not advance |
Athlete | Event | Time | Rank |
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Charles Bryan | Road race | DNF | |
Time trial | 59:33.11 | 41 | |
Ronnie Bryan | Road race | DNF | |
Time trial | 1:01:25.57 | 50 | |
Danny Lloyd Laud | Road race | DNF | |
Kris Pradel | Road race | DNF | |
Time trial | 59:35.90 | 42 |
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