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      The 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Vancouver, British Columbia, from 30 July to 7 August 1954. This was the fifth edition of the event that would eventually become known as the Commonwealth Games, the second post-war Games, the second Canadian Games after the inaugural event in Hamilton and the first event since the name change from British Empire Games took effect in 1952.
      It was at these games that the "Miracle Mile" took place between Roger Bannister and John Landy at Empire Stadium. This was the first time these two (and at that time the only two) sub-four-minute mile runners appeared in the same race, and also the first time two runners broke four minutes in the same race. On the same afternoon, Jim Peters, the holder of the world best time for the marathon, entered the stadium 17 minutes ahead of his nearest rival, but collapsed on his final lap, and never completed the race.
      The games were attended by 24 nations and 662 competitors.


      Venues


      Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Athletics: Empire Stadium, Hastings Park
      Bowls: West Point Grey Club, New West Club
      Boxing: Exhibition Forum, Pacific National Exhibition
      Cycling: Empire Oval (Track), 1155 East Broadway (Road)
      Fencing: Lord Byng School, West Point Grey
      Rowing: Vedder Canal, Chilliwack
      Swimming and Diving: Empire Pool, University of British Columbia, West Point Grey
      Weightlifting: Exhibition Gardens, Pacific National Exhibition
      Wrestling: Kerrisdale Arena
      Athletes' Village: University of British Columbia, West Point Grey


      Participating teams



      24 teams were represented at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.


      Medal table




      Medal winners




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      = Boxing

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      = Cycling

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      Track



      + Lionel Cox did not receive a silver medal, the Australian cycling team refused to participate in the gold and bronze medal playoffs and were subsequently disqualified.


      Road




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      = Rowing

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      = Swimming

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      Men's events




      Women's events




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      = Weightlifting

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      = Wrestling

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      References




      External links


      "Vancouver 1954". Commonwealthsport.com. Commonwealth Sport.
      "Results and Medalists—1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games". Thecgf.com. Commonwealth Games Federation.
      British Empire and Commonwealth Games, a National Film Board of Canada documentary about the 1954 Games.

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