by David Clark | Jul 26, 2026 | Commonwealth Games
Para_sportCommGames1994-2022medal records The 2026 Commonwealth Games have been scaled back by almost any measure – sports, athletes, events, venues, operating budget and spectator attendances – but one area that has seen growth, albeit modest, is the number of para...
by David Clark | Jul 24, 2026 | Commonwealth Games
Glasgow26AustTeamFACTS@23Jul2026 The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games got underway in Glasgow earlier today. Over the next 11 days I shall be digging into my archive to uncover some of the rich and interesting history of Australia at the Games. Click on the link...
by David Clark | Apr 29, 2026 | Olympics
Corrected on May 18, 2026 as I was previously unaware of the death of Kevin Wilson (sailing 1952) in August 2024. With the passing of Munich 1972 sailor Gordon Ingate last Friday aged 100 – just the second Australian Olympian centenarian after Frank Prihoda...
by David Clark | Feb 24, 2026 | Winter Olympics
Australian Winter Olympic records 1924-2026@25Feb26 Milano-Cortina was Australia’s most successful Winter Olympics, not just in terms of medals but in many performances right across the board. For the statistically minded, I have updated my detailed analysis of...
by David Clark | Feb 19, 2026 | Winter Olympics
Photo credit: Liz Finley (daughter of the late Ken Wellman) Australia has taken part in 15 of the 16 sports/disciplines on the current Winter Olympics program. However, despite ice hockey being on the program at all 25 editions of the Games since 1924 (as well as the...
