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Wales at the 1934 British Empire Games was abbreviated WAL. They have competed in every edition of the Commonwealth Games.
Wales double their medal tally from the first games, but failed to take a gold medal.
Wales came 8th overall in the games.
Runner Reg Thomas did not compete for Wales, because of English objections (he had competed for England at the 1930 British Empire Games).
Medals
Total | ||||
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WAL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Gold
None
Silver
- Albert Barnes, Boxing - Men's Bantamweight Division (54 kg)
- J.D. Jones, Boxing - Men's Featherweight Division (57 kg)
- N.F. Taylor, Boxing - Men's Lightweight Division (60 kg)
Bronze
- J. Pottinger, Boxing - Men's Flyweight Division (51 kg)
- S. Weaver & T.R. Davies - Lawn Bowls - Men's Doubles
- Valerie Davies - Swimming - Women's 100 Yards Backstroke
See also
References
- ^ "Empire Games: The Boxing Events at Wembley". The Times. No. 46830. 11 August 1934. p. 4.
- ^ "Empire Games Boxing: Yesterday's Bouts at Wembley". The Times. No. 46828. 9 August 1934. p. 12.
Wales at the Commonwealth Games | |
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Wales hosted the Games in 1958. |