Northern Ireland at the 2006 Commonwealth Games facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Northern Ireland at the2006 Commonwealth Games |
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| CGF code | NIR | ||||||||
| CGA | Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council | ||||||||
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| Competitors | 64 | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Opening: Closing: |
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| Medals Ranked 24th |
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 Ireland (1930) Irish Free State (1934) |
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In 2006, a team of 64 athletes from Northern Ireland traveled all the way to Melbourne, Australia, to compete in the 2006 Commonwealth Games. These games are a big sports event that happens every four years. Athletes from countries in the Commonwealth of Nations compete in many different sports. Northern Ireland sent a strong team, hoping to win medals and show off their athletic talent.
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Medals Won by Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's team worked hard at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. They proudly brought home two silver medals!
| Medal Type | Count |
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 Gold |
0 |
 Silver |
2 |
 Bronze |
0 |
| Total Medals | 2 |
Silver Medal Winners
Northern Ireland won two silver medals in different sports:
- In Lawn Bowls, the Men's Triples team won silver. This team included Mark McPeak, Jeremy Henry, and Neil Booth.
- David Beattie earned a silver medal in Shooting. He competed in the men's individual trap event.
Northern Ireland's 2006 Commonwealth Games Team
A total of 64 athletes represented Northern Ireland in various sports at the 2006 Games. Here's a look at some of the athletes who competed.
Aquatics
Swimming Team
Northern Ireland had several swimmers competing in Melbourne. They raced in different styles and distances.
Men's Swimming
- Andrew Bree competed in breaststroke events, reaching the final in the 200m Breaststroke and finishing 5th!
- Jonathan Nixon also swam in breaststroke races.
- Jonathan Cummings competed in EAD (Elite Athletes with a Disability) freestyle events.
Women's Swimming
- Julie Douglas raced in freestyle and butterfly events.
- Melanie Nocher competed in backstroke races.
Athletics
Track and Field Athletes
Athletics includes running, jumping, and throwing events. Northern Ireland had athletes in both track (running) and field (jumping/throwing) events.
Men's Athletics
- James McIlroy was set to compete in the 800m and 1500m running races.
- Michael Allen competed in the Javelin throw.
- Ben Houghton also competed in the Javelin throw.
- Brendan McConville was listed for the Decathlon, which is a competition with ten different events.
Women's Athletics
- Anna Boyle competed in the 100m and 200m sprint races.
- Eva Massey competed in the Shot Put, a throwing event.
- Zoe Brown competed in the Pole Vault, a jumping event.
Badminton
Badminton is a fast-paced racket sport. Northern Ireland sent both men and women to compete.
Men's Badminton Team
- Bruce Topping
- Mark Topping
- Alex Sim
Women's Badminton Team
- Lisa Lynas
- Erin Keery
Boxing
Boxing is a combat sport where two people fight using their fists. Northern Ireland had several boxers in different weight categories.
- 48 kg: Patrick Barnes
- 51 kg: Ryan Lindberg
- 54 kg: Shaun McKim
- 63.5 kg: Dermot Hamill
- 67 kg: Thomas Hamill
- 75 kg: Eamon O'Kane
- 81 kg: Ciaran Crossan
Cycling
The cycling team competed in various events, including mountain biking, road races, and track events.
Men's Cycling Team
- Lewis Ferguson (Mountain bike cross-country)
- David McCann (Road & Track events)
- Tommy Evans (Road & Track events)
- Michael Hutchinson (Road & Track events)
- Stephen Gallagher (Road & Track events)
- Ryan Connor (Road & Track events)
- Roger Aiken (Road & Track events)
- Philip Deignan was also part of the team but could not compete due to an injury.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics involves amazing displays of strength, flexibility, and balance. Northern Ireland had athletes in both artistic and rhythmic gymnastics.
Men's Artistic Gymnastics
- Matthew Cosgrave
Women's Gymnastics
- Artistic: Katie Slader, Rachel Forde, Kathryn Ward
- Rhythmic: Kara Hare
Lawn Bowls
Lawn bowls is a sport where players roll biased balls towards a smaller target ball. Northern Ireland's team did very well, winning a silver medal!
Men's Lawn Bowls Team
- Martin McHugh
- Noel Graham
- Jeremy Henry
- Mark McPeake
- Jonathan Ross
- Neil Booth
Women's Lawn Bowls Team
- Margaret Johnston
- Barbara Cameron
- Donna McNally
Shooting
Shooting sports involve aiming and firing at targets. Northern Ireland had several skilled shooters.
Men's Shooting Team
- David Calvert
- Martin Miller
- David Beattie (Silver medalist!)
- Mervyn Morrison
- Alan Lewis
- Cliff Ogle
- Hugh Stewart
Women's Shooting Team
- Kathryn Crossan
Squash
Squash is a racket sport played in an enclosed court.
Men's Squash Team
- Steve Richardson
Women's Squash Team
- Madeline Perry
Table Tennis
Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a fast-paced racket sport played on a table.
- Jason Sugrue
- Jonathan Cowan
- Andrew Dennison
- Peter Graham
Triathlon
Triathlon is a challenging event that combines swimming, cycling, and running.
Men's Triathlon Team
- Gavin Noble
- Brian Campbell
Women's Triathlon Team
- Heather Wilson
