Athletics at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games – Men's discus throw
The men's discus throw event at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games was held on 4 July at the Empire Stadium in Vancouver, Canada.[1][2][3]
Results
| Rank | Name | Nationality | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanie du Plessis | 169 ft 7 1⁄2 in (51.70 m) | |||
| Roy Pella | 162 ft 6 in (49.53 m) | |||
| Mark Pharaoh | 156 ft 11 1⁄2 in (47.84 m) | |||
| 4 | Stanley Raike | 150 ft 0 in (45.72 m) | ||
| 5 | Hywel Williams | 148 ft 3 in (45.19 m) | ||
| 6 | Kenneth Swalwell | 147 ft 1 1⁄2 in (44.84 m) | ||
| 7 | Svein Sigfusson | 143 ft 1 1⁄2 in (43.62 m) | ||
| 8 | Mesulame Rakuro | 140 ft 1 1⁄2 in (42.71 m) | ||
| 9 | John Savidge | 137 ft 4 in (41.86 m) | ||
| 10 | Parduman Singh Brar | 135 ft 8 1⁄2 in (41.36 m) | ||
| James Lally | DNS | |||
| Ewan Douglas | DNS | |||
| Jakobus Dreyer | DNS |
References
- "Results". thecgf.com. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- "Chataway wins three miles". The Manchester Guardian. 5 August 1954. p. 7. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- "Emire Games Results". The Age. 5 August 1954. p. 17. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
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