Northern Ireland at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Northern Ireland at the1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games |
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 Ireland (1930) Irish Free State (1934) |
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In 1962, Northern Ireland sent a team of talented athletes to compete in the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. These exciting games took place in Perth, Western Australia. Athletes from across the British Empire and Commonwealth gathered there. The event ran from November 22nd to December 1st, 1962. Northern Ireland's team aimed to show their skills and bring home medals.
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Northern Ireland's Medal Winners
Northern Ireland's athletes worked hard at the 1962 Games. Their efforts paid off with one special medal!
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
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 Bronze |
Hans Christie | Boxing | Men's light heavyweight |
The only medal for Northern Ireland was a bronze. This was won by Hans Christie in boxing. He competed in the men's light heavyweight division. Winning a bronze medal is a fantastic achievement for any athlete. It shows great skill and dedication.
Athletics at the Games
Athletics is a big part of the Commonwealth Games. It includes running, jumping, and throwing events. Northern Ireland had several athletes competing in these exciting sports.
Men's Athletics Events
Northern Ireland had two male athletes competing in field events. These events involve throwing objects or jumping for distance.
Men's Field Events
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
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| Distance | Rank | ||
| David Davidson | Shot put | 47 ft 11 in (14.61 m) | 10 |
| Dick Miller | Javelin throw | 208 ft 5+1⁄2 in (63.54 m) | 7 |
David Davidson competed in the shot put. He threw the heavy ball a good distance. Dick Miller showed his strength in the javelin throw. He launched the spear far, finishing in seventh place.
Women's Athletics Events
Northern Ireland also had talented female athletes. They competed in both track and field events.
Women's Track Events
Track events are races run on a track. These include sprints and hurdles.
| Athlete | Event | Round 1 | Semifinal | Final | |||
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| Joan Atkinson | 100 yd | 11.6 | 5 | did not advance | |||
| Joan Atkinson | 220 yd | 25.6 | 4 | did not advance | |||
| Thelma Hopkins | 80 m hurdles | DNS | N/A | did not advance | |||
Joan Atkinson ran in two sprint races. She competed in both the 100 yards and 220 yards. Thelma Hopkins was set to run in the 80 metres hurdles. Unfortunately, she did not start her race.
Women's Field Events
Field events for women included jumping and throwing. These require power and precision.
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
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| Thelma Hopkins | High jump | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | 9 |
| Mary Peters | DNS | ||
| Thelma Hopkins | Long jump | 18 ft 9+1⁄4 in (5.72 m) | 6 |
| Mary Peters | Shot put | 43 ft 8 in (13.31 m) | 4 |
Thelma Hopkins competed in both high jump and long jump. She showed great versatility in these events. Mary Peters was also listed for the high jump. She also competed in the shot put, finishing in a strong fourth place.
