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| Jamaica at the 2006 Commonwealth Games | |
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| CGF code | JAM |
| CGA | Jamaica Olympic Association |
| Website | www |
| in Melbourne, Australia | |
| Flag bearers | Opening: Closing: |
| Medals Ranked 7th |
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| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
Jamaica was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. The team won 22 medals including 10 gold. [1]
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 Jamaica | 10 | 4 | 8 | 22 |
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
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 Silver | Dorian Scott | Athletics | Men's shot put | 20 March |
| Silver | Maurice Smith| | Athletics | Men's decathlon | 21 March |
| Silver | Veronica Campbell-Brown | Athletics | Women's 200 metres | 23 March |
| Silver | Kenia Sinclair | Athletics | Women's 800 metres | 24 March |
 Bronze | Olivia McKoy | Athletics | Women's Javelin Throw | 19 March |
| Bronze | Novlene Williams | Athletics | 21 March | |
| Bronze | Jermaine Gonzales | Athletics | 22 March | |
| Bronze | Kemel Thompson | Athletics | ||
| Bronze | Chris Williams | Athletics | March 23 | |
| Bronze | Delloreen Ennis-London | Athletics | Women's 400 metres | 21 March |
| Bronze | Chris Williams | Athletics | Men's 200 metres | March 23 |
| Bronze | Karen Beautle | Athletics | Women's high jump | March 23 |
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