Where were the Commonwealth Games held in 2014?
Athletics at the 2014 Commonwealth Games Dates 27 July – 2 August 2014 Host city Glasgow, Scotland Venue Hampden Park Events 50
What is the history of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow?
Glasgow won the bid to host the XX Commonwealth Games in 2007. A partnership of Scottish Government ( SG ), Glasgow City Council ( GCC ), Commonwealth Games Scotland ( CGS) and the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee (Glasgow 2014 Ltd) led the delivery of the Games.
What is the legacy of the Commonwealth Games?
The Commonwealth Games Federation Chief Executive described Glasgow 2014 as ” the standout Games in the history of the movement”. Since the original bid in 2007, partners have emphasised their desire to leverage the best possible social and economic benefit from the Games. These benefits are often collectively described as ‘legacy’.
Which country won the Commonwealth Games 2018 in Scotland?
England finished top of the medal table for the first time since the 1986 Commonwealth Games, also held in Scotland. Kiribati also won its first ever medal at a Commonwealth Games, a gold in the 105 kg men’s weightlifting competition.
The 2014 Commonwealth Games (officially the XX Commonwealth Games) were held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 3 August 2014.
What happened to Jon Dibben at Commonwealth Games?
On 27 June British Cycling in collaboration with Team England confirmed that Sir Bradley Wiggins would compete on the track as well as in the road events. On 18 July, Commonwealth Games England announced that Jon Dibben had withdrawn from both the road and track teams due to injury.
How many athletes are there in the Commonwealth Games?
Commonwealth Games England named a team of 416 athletes consisting of 216 men and 200 women across the 18 disciplines. On 11 September 2013, Commonwealth Games England announced the appointment of Chef-de-Mission Jan Paterson and her support team.
Who are the marathon runners at the Commonwealth Games 2014?
On 14 May 2014, Commonwealth Games England announced that Steve Way and Amy Whitehead had been selected to compete in the men’s and women’s marathons respectively. On 16 June, Commonwealth Games England announced a track and field team of 129 athletes including the previously selected marathon runners.