The 1938 British Empire Games was the third British Empire Games, the event that evolved to become the Commonwealth Games. Held in Sydney, Australia from 5–12 February 1938, they were timed to coincide with Sydney's sesqui-centenary (150 years since the foundation of British settlement in Australia). Venues included the Sydney Cricket Ground (the main stadium), the Sydney Sports Ground, North Sydney Olympic Pool and Henson Park. An estimated 40,000 people attended the opening ceremony. A competitors' residential village was established within the grounds of the Sydney Showground (Moore Park), Sydney Showground.
The star of the games was the Australian athlete Decima Norman, who won five gold medals in track and field. Margaret Whitlam, Margaret Dovey, later married to Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam, finished sixth in the 220 yards breaststroke.
Due to the onset of World War II, the games were not held again until 1950 British Empire Games, 1950.
Participating teams
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Medals by country
Medals by event
Athletics
Boxing
Cycling
Track
Road
Diving
Men's events
Women's events
Lawn bowls
Rowing
All events were for men only. The double sculls competition was an invitation event and originally no medals were awarded nevertheless these medals were counted nowadays. The bronze medal is listed as won by New Zealand.
Swimming
Men's events
Women's events
Wrestling
All events were for men only.
See also
* 2000 Summer Olympics at Sydney, Australia
References
External links
"Sydney 1938" ''Thecgf.com''. Commonwealth Games Federation.
"Results and Medalists—1938 British Empire Games" ''Thecgf.com''. Commonwealth Games Federation.
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