1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
multi-sport event in Perth, Western Australia
The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Western Australia, from 22 November to 1 December 1962. Athletic events were held at Perry Lakes Stadium in the suburb of Floreat and swimming events at Beatty Park in North Perth. It was held after the 1962 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for wheelchair athletes.
Venues
Most venues other than the specifically constructed Lake Monger Velodrome, Beatty Park, and Perry Lakes Stadium, were existing facilities.
Athletics, opening and closing ceremonies – Perry Lakes Stadium, Floreat
Boxing – Perry Lakes Basketball Stadium, Floreat
Cycling (track) – Lake Monger Velodrome, Leederville
Cycling (road) – Kings Park, Perth
Fencing – Victoria Park Army Drill Hall, Victoria Park
Lawn bowls – Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club, Dalkeith
Rowing – Canning River, Applecross
Swimming – Beatty Park, Leederville
Weightlifting – South Perth City Hall, South Perth
Wrestling – Royal King's Park Tennis Club, Perth
Athletes' Village – Commonwealth Games Village, City Beach
Participating teams
35 teams were represented at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.(Teams competing for the first time are shown in bold).
Medals by country
Note: The medals used at these Games were the first to have a neck chain. All previous games had their medals in presentation boxes.
* Host nation (Australia)
Sports
Aquatics ()
Diving ()
Swimming ()
Athletics ()
Boxing ()
Cycling ()
Fencing ()
Lawn bowls ()
Rowing ()
Weightlifting ()
Wrestling ()
See also
1962 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games
References
External links
"Perth 1964". Commonwealthsport.com. Commonwealth Sport.
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