New Zealand at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
New Zealand (abbreviated NZL) sent a team of 56 competitors and 9 officials to the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, which were held at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The flagbearer at the opening ceremony was Max Carr.
New Zealand has competed in every games, starting with the first British Empire Games in 1930 at Hamilton, Ontario. Selection is the responsibility of the New Zealand Olympic Committee.
Medals
New Zealand was fifth in the medal table in 1954.
Gold
Athletics:
- Don Jowett — Men's 220 yards
- Yvette Williams — Women's Discus Throw
- Yvette Williams — Women's Long Jump
- Yvette Williams — Women's Shot Put
Rowing:
- Reg Douglas and Bob Parker — Men's Coxless Pair
- Don Rowlands — Men's Single Sculls
Swimming:
- Jack Doms — Men's 220 yards Breaststroke
Silver
Athletics:
- Don Jowett — Men's 440 yards
Cycling:
- John Baird — Men's Road Race
Lawn Bowls:
- James Pirrett — Men's Singles
Rowing:
- Kerry Ashby, Murray Ashby, Bruce Culpan, Stanley Callagher and Bill Tinnock — Men's Coxed Four
- Reg Douglas and Bob Parker — Men's Double Sculls
Swimming:
- Jack Doms, Lincoln Hurring and Buddy Lucas — Men's 330 yards Medley Relay
- Lincoln Hurring — Men's 100 yard Backstroke
Bronze
Diving:
- Jack Stewart — Men's 1 m Springboard
Swimming:
- Jean Stewart — Women's 110 yards Backstroke
Weightlifting:
- Harold Cleghorn — Men's Heavyweight 110 kg
- Bruce George — Men's Light Heavyweight -82.5 kg
Wrestling:
- John Armitt — Men's 62 kg
New Zealand Team
Alan Scaife (boxing: Light Welter Weight)
Athletics
Bowls
- No New Zealand competitors
Boxing
Cycling
Rowing
Swimming
100 yd Freestyle
Diving
Springboard
Wrestling
Lightweight (up to 68 kg) -->
See also
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