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| Barbados at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games | |
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| CGF code | BAR |
| CGA | Barbados Olympic Association |
| Website | olympic |
| in Perth, Western Australia | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearers | Opening: Closing: |
| Medals Ranked =17thth |
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| British Empire and Commonwealth Games appearances | |
Barbados competed at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia, from 22 November to 1 December 1962.
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bronze | Anton Norris | Athletics | Men's high jump | 24 November |
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Rank | ||
| Anton Norris | High jump | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | |
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