Fiji at the 1950 British Empire Games
| Fiji at the 1950 British Empire Games | |
|---|---|
| CGF code | FIJ |
| in Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Medals Ranked 8th |
|
| British Empire Games appearances | |
After first competing in 1938, Fiji returned to the British Empire Games in 1950 in Auckland, New Zealand. The colony sent only male competitors. They entered a total of six events in athletics, and three events in lawn bowls.
The 1950 Games have been Fiji's most successful to date. Fiji competitors won a total of 5 medals (including one gold), and finished 8th (out of 12) on the medal table.
| Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiji | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Gold
- Men's shot put: Mataika Tuicakau: 48 ft 0+1⁄4 in (14.637 m)
Silver
- Men's discus throw: Mataika Tuicakau: 144 ft 2+1⁄2 in (43.955 m)
- Men's javelin: Luke Tunabuna: 183 ft 9+1⁄2 in (56.020 m)
Bronze
- Men's doubles: Leslie Brown and James Poulton: 41 points
- Men's singles: Lionel F. Garnett: 90 points
Sources
- Fiji results for the 1950 Games, Commonwealth Games Federation