Bahamas at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games

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The Bahamas competed at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff. It won one gold and one silver medal. [1]

The colony was represented by one competitor,[ citation needed ] Tommy Robinson, who won gold in the 200 yards dash [2] and silver in the 100 yards dash. [2] [3] Robinson set a British All-Comers record and an Empire Games record when he won his first round round heat in the 100 yards in 9.5 seconds. [4] He set a second Empire Games record when he won the 220 yards in 20.9 seconds. [5]

Tommy Robinson pictured during the 1958 British Empire Games in Cardiff, Wales. Bahamas1958.jpg
Tommy Robinson pictured during the 1958 British Empire Games in Cardiff, Wales.

References

  1. ↑ "Medal Standings Cardiff 1958". thecgf.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Tommy Robinson Runs on Borrowed Time" . The Brandon Sun. Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Canadian Press. 11 July 1967. p. 6. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  3. ↑ Rimstead, Paul (8 August 1966). "Vancouver sprinter sweats out 42-minute decision" . The Globe and Mail. p. 16. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "British and Empire Games Record by Bahamas Runner". Hull Daily Mail. 17 July 1958. p. 12. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Full Details of Yesterday's Results" . The Guardian. 25 July 1958. p. 8. Retrieved 24 September 2025.


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