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Dominica At The Commonwealth Games
Dominica have attended nine Commonwealth Games to date. The first came in 1958, with further appearances coming in 1962 and 1970, then they did not take part for twenty-four years. They have appeared at every Games since 1994. Dominica won its first ever Commonwealth Games medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. During the 2018 Commonwealth Games The 2018 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXI Commonwealth Games and also known as Gold Coast 2018, was an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth that were held on the Gold Coast, ..., Thea LaFond of Dominica created history for becoming the first Dominican athlete to win a medal for Dominica at the Commonwealth Games after securing a bronze medal in the women's triple jump event. References {{Associations at the Commonwealth Games Nations at the Commonwealth Games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominica Olympic Committee
The Dominica Olympic Committee (IOC code: DMA) is the National Olympic Committee representing Dominica. The committee is also the Commonwealth Games Association representing the island nation. History It was created in 1987 and recognized by the National Olympic Committee in 1993. National Olympic Committee. See also *Dominica at the Olympics
Dominica first competed at the Olympic Games in 1996, and has participated in each Games since then. Dominica has yet to win any medals at the Olympic Games.
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Dominica
Dominica ( or ; Kalinago: ; french: Dominique; Dominican Creole French: ), officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island. It is geographically situated as part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. Dominica's closest neighbours are two constituent territories of the European Union, the overseas departments of France, Guadeloupe to the northwest and Martinique to the south-southeast. Dominica comprises a land area of , and the highest point is Morne Diablotins, at in elevation. The population was 71,293 at the 2011 census. The island was settled by the Arawak arriving from South America in the fifth century. The Kalinago displaced the Arawak by the 15th century. Columbus is said to have passed the island on Sunday, 3 November 1493. It was later colonised by Europeans, predominantly by the French from the 1690s to 1763. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games, often referred to as the Friendly Games or simply the Comm Games, are a quadrennial international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 British Empire Games, 1930, and, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 (cancelled due to World War II), have successively run every four years since. The Games were called the British Empire Games from 1930 to 1950 British Empire Games, 1950, the British Empire and Commonwealth Games from 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, 1954 to 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, 1966, and British Commonwealth Games from 1970 British Commonwealth Games, 1970 to 1974 British Commonwealth Games, 1974. Athletes with a disability are included as full members of their national teams since 2002, making the Commonwealth Games the first fully Inclusion (disability rights), inclusive international multi-sport event. In 2018, the Games became the first global multi-sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1958 British Empire And Commonwealth Games
The 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (Welsh: Gemau Ymerodraeth Prydain a'r Gymanwlad 1958) were held in Cardiff, Wales, from 18–26 July 1958. Thirty-five nations sent a total of 1,130 athletes and 228 officials to the Cardiff Games and 23 countries and dependencies won medals, including, for the first time, Singapore, Ghana, Kenya and the Isle of Man. The Cardiff Games introduced the Queen's Baton Relay, which has been conducted as a prelude to every British Empire and Commonwealth Games ever since. Venues The British Empire and Commonwealth Games, including the opening and closing ceremonies, were held at the Cardiff Arms Park in the centre Cardiff. A new Wales Empire Pool was constructed for the event. The Sophia Gardens Pavilion was used for the boxing and wrestling events, and Maindy Stadium was used for track cycling. 178,000 tickets were eventually sold during the Games. Rowing took place on Llyn Padarn in Llanberis. File:Cardiff Arms Park and Mil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1962 British Empire And Commonwealth Games
The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Australia, from 22 November to 1 December 1962. Athletic events were held at Perry Lakes Stadium in the suburb of Floreat and swimming events at Beatty Park in North Perth. They were held after the 1962 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for wheelchair athletes. Venues Most venues other than the specifically constructed Beatty Park, and Perry Lakes Stadium, were existing facilities. * Athletics, Opening and Closing Ceremonies – Perry Lakes Stadium, Floreat * Bowls – Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club, Dalkeith * Boxing – Perry Lakes Boxing Stadium, Floreat * Cycling, track – Lake Monger Velodrome, Leederville * Cycling, road – Kings Park, Perth * Fencing – Victoria Park Army Drill Hall, Victoria Park * Rowing – Canning River, Applecross * Swimming – Beatty Park, Leederville * Weightlifting – South Perth City Hall, South Perth * Wrestling – Royal King's Park Tennis Club, Perth * Athletes' Vill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970 British Commonwealth Games
The 1970 British Commonwealth Games (Scottish Gaelic: Geamannan a 'Cho-fhlaitheis Bhreatainn 1970) were held in Edinburgh, Scotland, from 16 to 25 July 1970. This was the first time the name British Commonwealth Games was adopted, the first time metric units rather than imperial units were used in all events, and also the first time the games were held in Scotland. Also, these games saw the first unique Games trademark logo: an emblem showing the Games emblem intertwined with a St Andrews Cross and a thistle. They were followed by the 1970 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for wheelchair athletes. Host selection In August 1966, the bid vote was held in Jamaica. Edinburgh, Scotland with 18 votes beat Christchurch Christchurch ( ; mi, Ōtautahi) is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay. The Avon Rive ..., New Zealand with 11. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Commonwealth Games
The 1994 Commonwealth Games (French: ''XVéme Jeux du Commonwealth'') were held in Victoria, British Columbia, from 18 to 28 August 1994. Ten types of sports were featured at the Victoria Games: athletics, aquatics, badminton, boxing, cycling, gymnastics, lawn bowls, shooting, weightlifting, and wrestling. Host selection Three bids for the 1994 Commonwealth Games were submitted. Victoria, New Delhi, and Cardiff were the bidding cities. On 15 September 1988, the Commonwealth Games Federation voted to award Victoria the 1994 Commonwealth Games. Venues * University of Victoria – Athletes' Village * Centennial Stadium – Athletics * McKinnon Gym – Badminton * Victoria Memorial Arena – Gymnastics * Royal Athletic Park – Field Lacrosse (demonstration) * Royal Theatre – Weightlifting * Heal's Range – Shooting * Saanich Commonwealth Place – Aquatics * Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre – Cycling, Lawn bowls, Wrestling * Archie Browning Sports Centre ( Esquimalt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Commonwealth Games
The 2018 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXI Commonwealth Games and also known as Gold Coast 2018, was an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth that were held on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, between 4 and 15 April 2018. It was the fifth time Australia had hosted the Commonwealth Games and the first time a major multi-sport had an equal number of events for male and female athletes. 4,426 athletes including 300 para-athletes from 71 Commonwealth Games Associations took part in the event. The Gambia, which withdrew its membership from the Commonwealth of Nations and Commonwealth Games Federation in 2013, was readmitted on 31 March 2018 and participated in the event. With 275 sets of medals, the games featured 18 Commonwealth Sports, Commonwealth sports, including beach volleyball, Paratriathlon, para triathlon and women's rugby sevens. These sporting events took place at 14 venues in the host city, two ven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thea LaFond
Thea Noeliva LaFond (born April 5, 1994) is a triple jumper from Dominica. Career She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women's triple jump; her result of 12.82 meters in the qualifying round did not qualify her for the final. She was also selected to represent Dominica at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. During the 2022 Commonwealth Games, she improved her result and achieved a Silver Medal in the women's triple jump event. During the 2018 Commonwealth Games, she created history for becoming the first Dominican athlete to win a medal for Dominica at the Commonwealth Games Dominica have attended nine Commonwealth Games to date. The first came in 1958, with further appearances coming in 1962 and 1970, then they did not take part for twenty-four years. They have appeared at every Games since 1994. Dominica won its fi ... after securing a bronze medal in the women's triple jump event. She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics. References External links * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2018 Commonwealth Games – Women's Triple Jump
The women's triple jump at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, as part of the athletics programme, took place in Carrara Stadium on 10 April 2018. Bronze medalist Thea LaFond was the first Dominican athlete to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games. Records Prior to this competition, the existing world and Games records were as follows: Schedule The schedule was as follows: All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) Results With twelve entrants, the event was held as a straight final. Final References {{DEFAULTSORT:Athletics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games - Women's triple jump Women's triple jump 2018 File:2018 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in PyeongChang, South Korea; Protests erupt following the Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi; March for Our Lives protests take place across the United ... 2018 in women's athletics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commonwealth Games Federation
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), currently known as Commonwealth Sport, is the international organisation responsible for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games, and is governing body of the Commonwealth Games Associations (CGA). The headquarters of CGF are located in London, England. History Due to the success of the first 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Canada, a meeting of representatives from Great Britain, its dominions, colonies and territories decided that the games, similar to the Olympic Games should be held every four years, and that an authoritative organisation should be formed. Following the 1932 Summer Olympics, it was decided to form the ''"British Empire Games Federation"'' who would be responsible for the organising of the games. The name of the federation was changed in 1952 to the ''"British Empire and Commonwealth Games Federation"'', and again in Jamaica in 1966 to the ''"British Commonwealt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominica At The Commonwealth Games
Dominica have attended nine Commonwealth Games to date. The first came in 1958, with further appearances coming in 1962 and 1970, then they did not take part for twenty-four years. They have appeared at every Games since 1994. Dominica won its first ever Commonwealth Games medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. During the 2018 Commonwealth Games The 2018 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXI Commonwealth Games and also known as Gold Coast 2018, was an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth that were held on the Gold Coast, ..., Thea LaFond of Dominica created history for becoming the first Dominican athlete to win a medal for Dominica at the Commonwealth Games after securing a bronze medal in the women's triple jump event. References {{Associations at the Commonwealth Games Nations at the Commonwealth Games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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