Nauru at the 1994 Commonwealth Games
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Nauru
at the 1994 Commonwealth Games
was abbreviated NRU.
The 1994 Games in Victoria, Canada marked Nauru's second participation in the Commonwealth Games
. The small country was represented by three athletes: weightlifter Marcus Stephen
, weightlifter Gerard Jones, and runner Frederick Cannon.
Stephen, who later became his country's President in 2007, won three gold medals. He had previously won a gold and two silvers in the 1990 Games. He would go on to win three gold in 1998, and three silver in 2002.
Nauru
Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just...
at the 1994 Commonwealth Games
1994 Commonwealth Games
The 1994 Commonwealth Games were held in Victoria, in the province of British Columbia in Canada, from 18 August to 28 August 1994.The XV Commonwealth Games marked South Africa's return to the Commonwealth Games following the apartheid era, and over 30 years since the country last competed in the...
was abbreviated NRU.
The 1994 Games in Victoria, Canada marked Nauru's second participation in the Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years....
. The small country was represented by three athletes: weightlifter Marcus Stephen
Marcus Stephen
Marcus Stephen was President of the Republic of Nauru from December 2007 to November 2011. In addition to the presidency, he held the offices of Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for the Nauru Phosphate Royalties Trust, Minister for Police, Prisons, & Emergency Services, and Minister for Public...
, weightlifter Gerard Jones, and runner Frederick Cannon.
Stephen, who later became his country's President in 2007, won three gold medals. He had previously won a gold and two silvers in the 1990 Games. He would go on to win three gold in 1998, and three silver in 2002.
Medals
| Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nauru Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Gold
- Marcus StephenMarcus StephenMarcus Stephen was President of the Republic of Nauru from December 2007 to November 2011. In addition to the presidency, he held the offices of Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for the Nauru Phosphate Royalties Trust, Minister for Police, Prisons, & Emergency Services, and Minister for Public...
— Weightlifting, Men's Bantamweight Combined - Marcus StephenMarcus StephenMarcus Stephen was President of the Republic of Nauru from December 2007 to November 2011. In addition to the presidency, he held the offices of Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for the Nauru Phosphate Royalties Trust, Minister for Police, Prisons, & Emergency Services, and Minister for Public...
— Weightlifting, Men's Bantamweight Snatch - Marcus StephenMarcus StephenMarcus Stephen was President of the Republic of Nauru from December 2007 to November 2011. In addition to the presidency, he held the offices of Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for the Nauru Phosphate Royalties Trust, Minister for Police, Prisons, & Emergency Services, and Minister for Public...
— Weightlifting, Men's Bantamweight Clean and Jerk