| Namibia at the 1994 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
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| CGF code | NAM |
| CGA | Namibia National Olympic Committee |
| Website | olympic |
| in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada August 18, 1994 – August 28, 1994 | |
| Medals Ranked 18th |
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| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
Namibia competed at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada between August 18 and 28, 1994. It was Namibia's first appearance at the Games.
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gold | Frankie Fredericks | Athletics | Men's 200 metres | August 26 |
 Bronze | Frankie Fredericks | Athletics | Men's 100 metres | August 23 |
The following is the list of number of competitors (per gender) participating at the games per sport/discipline:
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Badminton | — | — | — |
| Boxing | — | — | — |
| Cycling | — | — | — |
| Diving | — | — | — |
| Gymnastics | — | — | — |
| Lawn bowls | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Shooting | — | — | — |
| Swimming | — | — | — |
| Weightlifting | — | — | — |
| Wrestling | — | — | — |
| Total | 12 | 5 | 17 |
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