Fiji at the 1950 British Empire Games

Fiji at the
1950 British Empire Games
CGF code FIJ
in Auckland, New Zealand
Medals
Ranked 8th
Gold
1
Silver
2
Bronze
2
Total
5
Commonwealth Games appearances (overview)
British Empire Games
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
British Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth 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

                  Total
Fiji 1225

Gold

Athletics

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


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