Fiji at the 1950 British Empire Games
After first competing in 1938, Fiji returned to the British Empire Games in 1950 in Auckland, New Zealand. The colony sent only male competitors. They entered a total of six events in athletics, and three events in lawn bowls.
The 1950 Games have been Fiji's most successful to date. Fiji competitors won a total of 5 medals (including one gold), and finished 8th (out of 12) on the medal table.
Medals
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Fiji | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Gold
Athletics
- Men's shotput: Mataika Tuicakau: 48' 0¼" (14.63m)
Silver
Athletics
- Men's discus throw: Mataika Tuicakau: 144' 2½" (44.00m)
- Men's javelin: Luke Tunabuna: 183' 9½" (56.02m)
Bronze
Lawn bowls
- Men's doubles: Leslie Brown and James Poulton: 41 points
- Men's singles: Lionel F. Garnett: 90 points
Sources
- Fiji results for the 1950 Games, Commonwealth Games Federation
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