Australia_at_the_2014_Commonwealth_Games

Australia at the 2014 Commonwealth Games

Australia at the 2014 Commonwealth Games

Sporting event delegation


Australia competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, between 23 July and 3 August 2014.

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It was the nation's 20th appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having competed at every Games since their inception in 1930. 417 athletes competed for Australia, the largest team at the competition, just ahead of England with 416 athletes. It is also the greatest number of athletes to represent Australia at any Commonwealth Games.

Administration

In 2013, Steve Moneghetti was appointed as Chef de Mission, a position he held at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Dianne Gallagher was appointed as Team General Manager.[4] Brian Roe was appointed as Assistant Team General Manager, Dr Grace Bryant OAM as Team Medical Director and Ian Hanson as Team Media Director.[5]

Section Managers
  • Nathan Sims (Athletics), Rhonda Cator (Badminton), Allan Nicolson Snr (Boxing), Paul Brosnan (Cycling), Michael Hetherington (Diving), Adam Sachs (Gymnastics), Andrew Smith (Hockey Men), Ben Tarbox (Hockey Women), Marie (Midge) Hill (Judo), Peter Brown (Lawn Bowls), Julie Richardson (Netball), Luca Liussi (Rugby 7s), Tim Mahon (Shooting), Michael Scott ( (Swimming), Scott Houston (Table Tennis), Bernard Savage (Triathlon), Robert Mitchell (Weightlifting), Alan Landy (Wrestling)[5]
Medical
  • Doctors: Dr Michael Makdissi, Dr Sandra Mejak, Dr Hugh Seward and Dr Greg Lovell
  • Physiotherapists: Peter Blanch (Head), Keren Faulkner, Jon Davis, Kylie Holt, Andrew McGough and Paula Peralta
  • Soft Tissue Therapists: Tony Bond (Head), Howard Arbthnot, Stuart Hinds, Delwyn Griffith, Georgette (Georgie) Stephens and Natasha Brock
  • Clinic Administrator: Linda Philpot[5]
Administration
  • Athlete Liaison Officer: Petria Thomas OAM
  • Administration Officers: Rohan Short, Andrew Matthews, Dianne O'Neill, Carol Grant, Robyn Shaw
  • Administration Assistants: Amy Handley, Tim Arnold, Peter Tate, Cathy Perre, Emma Whitelaw[5]
Media
  • Media Officers: Len Johnson, Tracy Parish, Lachlan Searle and David Moase[5]

Medallists

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* – Indicates the athlete competed in preliminaries but not the final

Athletics

Athletics Australia announced 103 athletes on 5 June 2014.[6] Tristan Thomas (400m hurdles) was originally selected but withdrew due to injury.[7] On 21 June, Brooke Stratton (long jump) revealed that she would not be able to compete due to injury.[8] On 26 July 2014, Alex Rowe withdrew from 800m due to a hamstring injury.[9]

Men
Track & road events
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Field events
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Combined events – Decathlon
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Women
Track & road events
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Field events
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Combined events – Heptathlon
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Katherine Katsanevakis replaced Kelly Hetherington who withdrew due to injury.[10]

Officials:

  • Simon Nathan (head of delegation)
  • Eric Hollingsworth (head coach)
  • Nathan Sims (section manager)
  • Sharon Hannan (assistant section managers)
  • Andrew Faichney (assistant section managers)

Badminton

Badminton Australia announced a team of 10 athletes on 5 June 2014.[11]

Singles & doubles
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Officials: Head Coach – Lasse Bundgaard, Coach – Ricky Yu, Section Manager -Rhonda Cator

Mixed team
Pool D
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Quarterfinals

Boxing

Boxing Australia announced a team of 11 boxers on 28 May 2014.[12]

Men
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Women
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Officials: Head Coach – Kevin Smith, Assistant coach – Don Abnett, Section Manager – Allan Nicholson

Cycling

Cycling Australia announced a team of 41 athletes on 10gicke 2014.[13]

Road

Men
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Women
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Track

Sprint
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Pursuit
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Time trial
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Points race
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Scratch race
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Keirin
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Mountain Bike

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Diving

Diving Australia announced a team of 12 athletes on 12 April 2014.[14]

Men
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Women
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Gymnastics

Gymnastics Australia announced a team of 10 artistic gymnasts on 25 May 2014 and 3 rhythmic gymnasts on 1 June.[15][16]

Artistic

Men
Team
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Individual
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Women
Team
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Individual
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Rhythmic

Team
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Individual
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Hockey

Hockey Australia announced a team of 32 players on 24 June 2014.[17]

Men

Pool A
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Source: FIH
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head result.
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Semifinal
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Gold medal match
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Women

Pool B
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Source: [citation needed]
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Semifinal
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Gold medal match
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Judo

Judo Federation of Australia announced a team of 13 athletes on 30 May 2014.[18]

Men
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Women
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Lawn Bowls

Bowls Australia announced a team of 17 athletes.[19]

Men
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Women
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Mixed para-sport
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Officials:Section Manager – Peter Brown, National Coach – Steve Glasson, Assistant Coach – Robert Dobbins, Para-sport Coach – Gary Willis, Team Manager – Faye Luke

Netball

Netball Australia announced a team of 12 athletes. Team – Laura Geitz (captain), Bianca Chatfield (vice-captain), Caitlin Bassett, Tegan Caldwell, Julie Corletto, Kimberlee Green, Renae Hallinan, Sharni Layton, Natalie Medhurst, Kimberley Ravaillion, Madison Robinson, Caitlin Thwaites[20]
Officials: Section Manager – Julie Richardson, Head Coach – Lisa Alexander, Assistant Coach – Michelle den Dekker, Coach – Margaret Caldow, Physiotherapist – Steven Hawkins.

Pool B
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24 July 2014
13:30
Report Australia 63 – 36Wales     SECC Precinct
Umpires:
Ian Fuller (ENG)
Terrence Peart (JAM)
Reserve umpire:
Marie-Louw Van Der Merve (RSA)
Bassett Goals scored 24/28 (86%)
Caldwell Goals scored 12/15 (80%)
Medhurst Goals scored 8/11 (73%)
Thwaits Goals scored 19/23 (83%)
James Goals scored 8/11 (73%)
Lewis Goals scored 24/35 (69%)
Moseley Goals scored 4/7 (57%)
26 July 2014
09:30
Report Australia 49 – 48 England    SECC Precinct
Umpires:
Yvonne Morgan (NZL)
Jonathan Bredin (NZL)
Reserve umpire:
Marie-Louw Van Der Merve (RSA)
Bassett Goals scored 36/52 (69%)
Caldwell Goals scored 2/5 (40%)
Medhurst Goals scored 11/13 (85%)
Corbin Goals scored 19/24 (79%)
Harten Goals scored 29/37 (78%)
27 July 2014
11:30
Report Barbados 27 – 77 Australia    SECC Precinct
Umpires:
Jonathan Bredin (NZL)
Ian Fuller (ENG)
Reserve umpire:
Tracy Smith (ENG)
Browne Goals scored 6/7 (86%)
Piggott Goals scored 2/4 (50%)
Thomas Goals scored 8/11 (73%)
Wharton Goals scored 11/12 (92%)
Caldwell Goals scored 35/39 (90%)
Thwaits Goals scored 42/50 (84%)
28 July 2014
11:30
Report Trinidad and Tobago 34 – 69 Australia    SECC Precinct
Umpires:
Tracy Smith (ENG)
Yvonne Morgan (NZL)
Reserve umpire:
Ian Fuller (ENG)
Cooper Goals scored 15/24 (63%)
McCollin Goals scored 10/15 (67%)
Wilson Goals scored 9/13 (69%)
Bassett Goals scored 21/23 (91%)
Caldwell Goals scored 17/20 (85%)
Medhurst Goals scored 10/14 (71%)
Thwaits Goals scored 21/23 (91%)
30 July 2014
09:30
Report Australia 64 – 40 South Africa    SECC Precinct
Umpires:
Jonathan Bredin (NZL)
Ian Fuller (ENG)
Reserve umpire:
Gary Burgess (ENG)
Bassett Goals scored 30/33 (91%)
Caldwell Goals scored 7/10 (70%)
Medhurst Goals scored 21/23 (91%)
Thwaits Goals scored 6/6 (100%)
Bootha Goals scored 4/8 (50%)
Holtzhausen Goals scored 8/8 (100%)
Myburgh Goals scored 2/3 (67%)
Potgieter Goals scored 26/29 (90%)
Semifinal
2 August 2014
12:15
Report Australia 57 – 42 Jamaica    SECC Precinct
Umpires:
Jonathan Bredin (NZL)
Ian Fuller (ENG)
Reserve umpire:
Gary Burgess (ENG)
Bassett Goals scored 41/51 (80%)
Medhurst Goals scored 16/18 (89%)
Beckford Goals scored 10/13 (77%)
Reid Goals scored 32/37 (86%)
Gold medal game
3 August 2014
12:30
Report 2nd place, silver medalist(s) New Zealand 40 – 58 Australia 1st place, gold medalist(s)    SSE Hydro
Umpires:
Ian Fuller (ENG)
Gary Burgess (ENG)
Reserve umpire:
Terrence Peart (JAM)
Brown Goals scored 11/16 (69%)
Latu Goals scored 7/7 (100%)
Tutaia Goals scored 22/31 (71%)
Bassett Goals scored 49/53 (92%)
Medhurst Goals scored 9/11 (82%)

Rugby Sevens

Australian Rugby Union announced a team of 12 athletes on 7 July 2014.[21]
Team – Cameron Clark, Tom Cusack, Pama Fou, Con Foley, Liam Gill, Greg Jeloudev, Tom Lucas, Sean McMahon, Sam Mayers, James Stannard

Pool D
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26 July 2014
10:54
Australia 62–7 Sri Lanka
Report
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
26 July 2014
13:12
Australia 43–5 Uganda
Report
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
26 July 2014
21:48
England 7–15 Australia
Report
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
Quarterfinal
27 July 2014
12:28
Australia 21–19 Wales
Report
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
Semifinal
27 July 2014
18:44
New Zealand 19–7 Australia
Report
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
Bronze medal match
27 July 2014
21:15
Australia 24–0 Samoa
Report
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow

Shooting

Shooting Australia announced a team of 29 athletes.[22]

Men
Pistol/Small bore
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Shotgun
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Full bore
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Women
Pistol/Small bore
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Shotgun
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Squash

Squash Australia announced a team of 10 athletes.[23]

Individual
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Doubles
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Officials: Section Manager –  ; Coaches – Sarah Fitz-Gerald, Rodney Eyles

Swimming

After the 2014 Australian Championships and Commonwealth Games Trials, Swimming Australia announced a team of 59 athletes.[24]

Men
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Women
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Qualifiers for the latter rounds (Q) of all events were decided on a time only basis, therefore positions shown are overall results versus competitors in all heats.
* – Indicates athlete swam in the preliminaries but not in the final race.

Eamon Sullivan withdrew due to injury on 6 June and was replaced by Matthew Abood.[25] Meagen Nay and Jacqueline Freney withdrew due to injury and illness on 7 July and were replaced by Madison Wilson and Lakeisha Patterson respectively.

Officials: Head of Delegation – Michael Scott, National Head Coach – Jacco Verhaeren, Coaches – Brant Best, Peter Bishop, Matthew Brown, Simon Cusack, John Fowlie, Rob Hindmarsh, Craig Jackson, Chris Mooney, Vince Raleigh, Richard Scarce, Rohan Taylor

Table tennis

Table Tennis Australia selected a team of 10 athletes.[26]

Men
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Mixed
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Officials: Section Manager – Scott Houston, Head Coach – Jens Lang, Assistant Coach – Nam Ho Oh

Triathlon

Triathlon Australia selected a team of 6 athletes.[27]

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Mixed Relay
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Weightlifting

Weightlifting Australia announced a team of 19 athletes on 18 March 2014.[28]

Men
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Women
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Powerlifting
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Officials:

  • Dr Robin Mitchell (section manager)
  • Michael Keelan (head coach)
  • Jourik Sarkisian (coach)
  • Miles Wydall (coach)
  • Anthony Dove (coach)
  • Scott Upston (EAD Powerlifting)
  • William Nancarrow ( EAD Powerlifting coach)

Wrestling

Wrestling Australia announced a team of nine athletes on 30 May 2014.[29]
Only freestyle wrestling events are being held in Glasgow.

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See also


References

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