Scotland at the 1938 British Empire Games
| Scotland at the 1938 British Empire Games | |
|---|---|
| CGF code | SCO |
| CGA | Scotland at the Commonwealth Games |
| Website | www |
| in Sydney, Australia | |
| Medals Ranked 8th |
|
| British Empire Games appearances | |
Scotland at the 1938 British Empire Games (abbreviated SCO) was the third time that the nation had participated at the Games following the appearances in 1930 and 1934.[1][2]
The Games were held in Sydney, Australia from 5 to 12 February 1938 and Scotland came 8th overall in the games with two silver medals and three bronze medals.[3]
Medals
Gold
- None
Silver
- David Young, Athletics
- James Watson, Boxing
Bronze
- Hugh Cameron, Boxing
- Margot Hamilton, Swimming
- Thomas Ward, Wrestling
Team
Athletics
Men
| Athlete | Events | club/notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Graham | 880y, 1 mile, 3 miles | Maryhill Harriers | |
| Donald Robertson | Marathon | Maryhill Harriers | |
| David Young | Discus throw, shot put | Shettleston Harriers |
Women
| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McDowall | 100y, 220y | Ardeer & Kilmarnock Harriers |
Boxing
| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Cameron | Flyweight | Port Glasgow AAC | |
| James Watson | Featherweight | Leith Victoria BC |
Lawn bowls
| Athlete | Events | Club/notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| James McAlpine | Pairs | Cardonald BC, Glasgow | |
| Alexander Templeton | Pairs | Kilmarnock BC |
Swimming
Men
| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Francis | 110y backstroke | Renfrew District ASC |
Women
| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margot Hamilton | 110y backstroke, 110y freestyle | Western Baths, Glasgow |
Wrestling
| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archie Dudgeon | Heavyweight | Premier Weightlifting and Wrestling Club | |
| Thomas Ward | Light heavyweight | Metropolitan Police |
See also
References
- ^ "Medal Standings Sydney 1938". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Scotland". Commonwealth Sport. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Medal Standings Sydney 1938". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 22 July 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2025.