Northern Ireland at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games | |
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CGF code | NIR |
CGA | Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council |
Website | nicgc |
in Vancouver, Canada | |
Medals Ranked 9th |
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British Empire and Commonwealth Games appearances | |
Other related appearances | |
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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]
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]
Men
Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
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Robert Crossen [5] | Marathon | Duncairn Harriers | |
Kevin Edward Flanagan | Javelin throw, Shot put | R.U.C | |
James Lally | Discus throw, Hammer throw | Albert Foundry | |
Victor I. Milligan | 880y, 1 mile | Instonians |
Women
Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
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Thelma Hopkins | High jump, long jump, 80m hurdles, javelin | Short & Harland | ![]() ![]() |
Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
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William Rosbotham | pairs | Belfast | ![]() |
Percy Watson | pairs | Co.Antrim | ![]() |
Men
Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
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William Devlin | 110y backstroke | East End | |
David Fletcher | 220 Yard breaststroke | Victoria | |
Derek Laverty | 440y, 1650y freestyle | Ocean Falls SC, Canada |
Women
Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
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Jennifer Osborough | 110y, 440y freestyle | Victoria |