The 1938 British Empire Games was the third British Empire Games, the Commonwealth Games being the modern-day equivalent. Held in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from February 5 12, 1938, they were timed to coincide with Sydney's sesqui-centenary (150 years since the foundation of British settlement in Australia). Venues included the Sydney Cricket Ground (the main stadium), the Sydney Sports Ground, North Sydney Pool and Henson Park. An estimated 40,000 people attended the opening ceremony. A competitors' residential village was established within the grounds of the Sydney Showground.

The star of the games was the Australian athlete Decima Norman, who won five gold medals in track and field. Margaret Dovey, the future wife of the former Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam, finished sixth in the 200 yards breaststroke.

Due to the onset of World War II, the games were not held again until 1950.

Participating teams

Countries which participated

Medals by country

Medals by event

Athletics

Boxing

Cycling

Track

Road

Diving

Men's events

Women's events

Lawn Bowls

All events were for men only.

Rowing

All events were for men only. The double sculls competition was an invitation event and originally no medals were awarded nevertheless these medals were counted nowadays. The bronze medal is listed as won by New Zealand.

Swimming

Men's events

Women's events

Wrestling

All events were for men only.

External links

• Commonwealth Games Official Site
• 1938 British Empire Games at the official Guernsey site
• 1938 British Empire Games - Australian Commonwealth Games official website

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