The 2006 Commonwealth Games, officially the XVIII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Melbourne 2006, were an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth held in Melbourne, Australia between 15 and 26 March 2006. It was the fourth time Australia had hosted the Commonwealth Games. It was also the largest sporting event to be staged in Melbourne, eclipsing the 1956 Summer Olympics in terms of the number of teams competing, athletes competing, and events being held.
The Men's 1500m freestyle event took place on 21 March 2006 at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Melbourne, Australia. The event was won by 21 year old Dave Davies of Wales in a time of 14:57.63. In doing so, Davies became the first Welsh swimming champion in 32 years. Andrew Hurd from Canada placed second with a time of 15:09.44, while South Africa's Hercules Prinsloo placed third with a time of 15:11.88.
Tlhalosang Molapisi is a sprinter from Botswana. Competing mostly over 100 metres, his personal best is 10.44 seconds.
This is a list of players named to participate in the netball tournament at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Onalenna Oabona Baloyi is a Botswana middle distance runner, who specialized in the 800 metres.
Ogar Siamupangila is a Zambian badminton player. She was the bronze medalist at the 2007 All-Africa Games in the mixed doubles event partnered with Eli Mambwe. Siamupangila represented her country at the 2006, 2010 and 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Peter Michael Jory is a British sport shooter from the island of Guernsey.
The men's 1 metre springboard was part of the Diving at the 2006 Commonwealth Games program. The competition was held on 22 March 2006 at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
The women's 1 metre springboard was part of the Diving at the 2006 Commonwealth Games program. The competition was held on 24 March 2006 at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
The men's 3 metre springboard was part of the Diving at the 2006 Commonwealth Games program. The competition was held on 23 March 2006 at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
The women's 3 metre springboard was part of the Diving at the 2006 Commonwealth Games program. The competition was held on 25 March 2006 at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
The men's 10 metre platform was part of the Diving at the 2006 Commonwealth Games program. The competition was held on 22 March 2006 at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
The women's 10 metre platform was part of the Diving at the 2006 Commonwealth Games program. The competition was held on 22 March 2006 at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
The men's synchronized 3 metre springboard was part of the Diving at the 2006 Commonwealth Games program. The competition was held on 24 March 2006 at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
The women's synchronized 3 metre springboard was part of the Diving at the 2006 Commonwealth Games program. The competition was held on 22 March 2006 at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
The men's synchronized 10 metre platform was part of the Diving at the 2006 Commonwealth Games program. The competition was held on 24 March 2006 at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
The women's synchronized 10 metre platform was part of the Diving at the 2006 Commonwealth Games program. The competition was held on 22 March 2006 at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
The Women's 53 kg weightlifting event at the 2006 Commonwealth Games took place at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on 17 March 2006. The weightlifter from Canada won the gold, lifting a total weight of 188 kg.
The Women's 58 kg weightlifting event at the 2006 Commonwealth Games took place at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on 18 March 2006. The weightlifter from India won the gold, lifting a total weight of 185 kg.
The Men's 77 kg weightlifting event at the 2006 Commonwealth Games took place at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on 19 March 2006. The weightlifter from Ghana won the gold, lifting a total weight of 309 kg. India won the silver and Pakistan the bronze medal.
