The men's 120 yards hurdles event at the 1938 British Empire Games was held on 12 February at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia.

Medalists GoldSilverBronzeTom LaveryLarry O'ConnorSid Stenner

Results Heats Qualification: First 3 in each heat (Q) qualify directly for the final. Rank Heat Name Nationality Time Notes 1 1 Tom Lavery 14.4 Q, GR 2 1 Sid Stenner 14.5e Q, 0.5 yard behind 3 1 Phillip Sharpley Q, 8 yards behind 4 1 Fred Popplewell 1 2 Larry O'Connor 14.6 Q 2 2 Sid Kiel Q, 1 yard behind 3 2 Don McLardy 15.0e Q, 2 yards behind 4 2 George Wilson 15.2e

Final

Rank Name Nationality Time Notes Tom Lavery 14.0 (w) GR Larry O'Connor 14.2e (w) 1 yard behind Sid Stenner 14.4e (w) 1.5 yards behind 4 Don McLardy 14.6e (w) 5 Sid Kiel 14.7e (w) 6 Phillip Sharpley 15.0e (w)

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