Northern Ireland at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games

Northern Ireland at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (abbreviated NIR) was the third time that the nation had participated at the Games following appearances in 1934 and 1938.

The Games were held in Vancouver, Canada, from 30 July to 7 August 1954. Northern Ireland finished 9th in the medal table with two gold medals and one silver medal.

The team manager was Mr T. Ferguson, the Northern Ireland AAA secretary.

Medals

Gold Men's pairs team, Lawn bowls Thelma Hopkins, Athletics

Silver Thelma Hopkins, Athletics

Team Athletics

Men AthleteEventsClubMedalsBob Crossan Marathon Duncairn Harriers Kevin Flanagan Javelin throw, Shot put Royal Ulster Constabulary Jack Lally Discus throw, Hammer throw Albert Foundry ACVictor Milligan 880y, 1 mile Instonians

Women AthleteEventsClubMedalsThelma Hopkins High jump, long jump, 80m hurdles, javelin Short & Harland ,

Lawn Bowls

AthleteEventsClubMedalsWilliam Rosbotham pairs Belfast Percy Watson pairs Co.Antrim

Swimming

Men AthleteEventsClubMedalsBilly Devlin 110y backstroke, relay East End, Belfast David Fletcher 220 Yard breaststroke, relay Victoria SC, Belfast Derek Laverty 440y, 1650y freestyle, relay Ocean Falls SC, Canada

Women AthleteEventsClubMedalsJennifer Osborough 110y, 440y freestyle Victoria SC, Belfast

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