Wales at the 1938 British Empire Games

Wales at the 1938 British Empire Games (abbreviated WAL) was the third time that the nation had participated at the Games following the appearances in 1930 and 1934.

The Games were held in Sydney, Australia from 5 to 12 February 1938 and Wales came 6th overall in the games with two gold medals and one silver medal.

Medals Gold Jim Alford, Athletics Denis Reardon, Boxing

Silver Jeanne Greenland, Swimming

Bronze None

Team Athletics

Men AthleteEventsNotesMedalsJim Alford 880y, 1 mile Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club

Boxing

AthleteEventsNotesMedalsDenis Reardon MiddleweightMelingriffith BC, Cardiff

Cycling

AthleteEventsNotesMedalsReg Braddick Road Race, 10 mile scratch Cardiff 100 Miles C.C.

Swimming

Men AthleteEventsNotesMedalsGraham Huxtable 110y backstroke, 110y/440y freestyle Swansea S.C.

Women AthleteEventsNotesMedalsShelagh Browning 440y freestyle Newport S.C. Jeanne Greenland 110y backstroke, 110y/440y freestyle Newport S.C.

See also Wales at the Commonwealth Games

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