| Northern Ireland at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
| | |
| 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 | |
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 finished 9th in the medal table with two gold medals and one silver medal. [3]
Men
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thelma Hopkins | High jump, long jump, 80m hurdles, javelin | Short & Harland | |
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Rosbotham | pairs | Belfast | |
| Percy Watson | pairs | Co.Antrim | |
Men
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Devlin | 110y backstroke, relay | East End | |
| David Fletcher | 220 Yard breaststroke, relay | Victoria | |
| Derek Laverty | 440y, 1650y freestyle, relay | Ocean Falls SC, Canada |
Women
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Osborough | 110y, 440y freestyle | Victoria |