Athletics at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games – Women's discus throw
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| Women's discus throw at the Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Empire Stadium |
| Dates | 7 August |
The women's discus throw event at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games was held on 7 August at the Empire Stadium in Vancouver, Canada.[1][2][3] It was the first time that women contested this event at the Games.
Results
| Rank | Name | Nationality | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st place, gold medalist(s) | Yvette Williams | Error creating thumbnail: New Zealand | 147 ft 8 in (45.01 m) | GR |
| 2nd place, silver medalist(s) | Suzanne Allday | Error creating thumbnail: England | 131 ft 3+1⁄2 in (40.02 m) | |
| 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) | Marie Dupree | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | 126 ft 10 in (38.66 m) | |
| 4 | Helen Metchuck | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | 119 ft 10 in (36.53 m) | |
| 5 | Valerie Lawrence | Error creating thumbnail: Australia | 104 ft 6 in (31.85 m) | |
| 6 | Shirley Couzens | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | 91 ft 10+1⁄4 in (28.00 m) |
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References
- ^ "Results". thecgf.com. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "Final results". The Manchester Guardian. 9 August 1954. p. 6. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Final results". The Sydney Morning Herald. 9 August 1954. p. 9. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
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