Northern Ireland at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games

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Northern Ireland at the
1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Ulster banner.svg
CGF code NIR
CGA Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council
Website nicgc.org
in Vancouver, Canada
Medals
Ranked 9th
Gold
2
Silver
1
Bronze
0
Total
3
British Empire and Commonwealth Games appearances
Other related appearances
Green harp flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland (1930)

Northern Ireland at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (abbreviated NIR) was the third time that the nation had participated at the Games following appearances in 1934 and 1938. [1] [2]

Contents

The Games were held in Vancouver, Canada, from 30 July to 7 August 1954. Northern Ireland finihsed 9th in the medal table with two gold medals and one silver medal. [3]

Medals

Gold

Silver

Team

Athletics

Men

AthleteEventsClubMedals
Robert Crossen [5] MarathonDuncairn Harriers
Kevin Edward Flanagan Javelin throw, Shot putR.U.C
James Lally Discus throw, Hammer throwAlbert Foundry
Victor I. Milligan 880y, 1 mileInstonians

Women

AthleteEventsClubMedals
Thelma Hopkins High jump, long jump, 80m hurdles, javelinShort & Harland Gold medal icon (G initial).svg , Silver medal icon (S initial).svg

Lawn Bowls

[6]

AthleteEventsClubMedals
William Rosbotham pairsBelfast Gold medal icon (G initial).svg
Percy Watson pairsCo.Antrim Gold medal icon (G initial).svg

Swimming

Men

AthleteEventsClubMedals
William Devlin 110y backstrokeEast End
David Fletcher 220 Yard breaststrokeVictoria
Derek Laverty 440y, 1650y freestyleOcean Falls SC, Canada

Women

AthleteEventsClubMedals
Jennifer Osborough 110y, 440y freestyleVictoria

References

  1. "Northern Ireland". Commonwealth Sport. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
  2. "Northern Ireland Vancouver 1954". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
  3. "Medal Standings Vancouver 1954". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
  4. "Ulster probables for Empire Games" . Northern Whig. 16 October 1953. p. 8. Retrieved 21 September 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. "Reid Fourth in the Island Road Race" . Portsmouth Evening News. 24 May 1956. p. 19. Retrieved 21 September 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. "British Bowls team" . Western Mail. 6 February 1954. p. 7. Retrieved 21 September 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.