Wales at the 1950 British Empire Games
| Wales at the 1950 British Empire Games | |
|---|---|
| CGF code | WAL |
| CGA | Wales at the Commonwealth Games |
| Website | teamwales |
| in Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Medals Ranked 10th |
|
| British Empire Games appearances | |
Wales at the 1950 British Empire Games (abbreviated WAL) was the fourth time that the nation had participated at the Games following the appearances in 1930, 1934 and 1938.[1]
The Games were held in Auckland, New Zealand, from 4 to 11 February 1950, following a twelve-year break because of World War II. Wales came equal 10th overall in the medal table with one silver medal.[2] The team consisted of just three athletes.[3][4]
Medals
Gold
None
Silver
- John Brockway, Swimming
Bronze
None
Team
Athletics
| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Richards | marathon | South London Harriers |
Cycling
| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Campbell | Road Race, 10 mile scratch, 4000m pursuit | Byways RCC |
Swimming
| Athlete | Events | Notes | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Brockway | 110y backstroke | Newport Swimming Club |
See also
References
- ^ "Wales Auckland 1950". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 18 September 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Medal Standings Auckland 1950". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Brockway for British Empire Games". Western Mail. 11 August 1949. Retrieved 7 September 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Back in Khaki". South Wales Echo. 13 April 1950. Retrieved 7 September 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.