Swimming at the 2006 Commonwealth Games - Men's 50 metres backstroke
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Men's 50 m Backstroke - Final
| Pos. | Lane | Athlete | R.T. | 50 m | Tbh. |
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3 |  Matthew ClayMatthew Clay (swimmer) Matthew Clay is an English swimmer best known for winning gold in the men's 50 m backstroke at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.-References:... (ENG England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games were represented by the Commonwealth Games Council for England . The country went by the abbreviation ENG and used the St George's Cross as flag and Land of Hope and Glory as the national anthem.... ) |
0.59 | 25.04 | |
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4 | Liam Tancock Liam Tancock Liam John Tancock is an English backstroke swimmer who specializes in the 50 m and 100 m events. He began his swimming career at Exeter City Swimming Club in Devon and continued at Loughborough University where he studied sports science... (ENG England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games were represented by the Commonwealth Games Council for England . The country went by the abbreviation ENG and used the St George's Cross as flag and Land of Hope and Glory as the national anthem.... ) |
0.59 | 25.10 | 0.06 |
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5 |  Johannes Zandberg (RSASouth Africa at the 2006 Commonwealth Games South Africa was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a ???-member strong contingent comprising ??? sportspeople and ?? officials.-Medals:-Gold:... ) |
0.66 | 25.16 | 0.12 |
| 4 | 6 |  Matthew WelshMatt Welsh Matthew "Matt" Welsh is an Australian swimmer who is the former world champion in the backstroke and butterfly. Welsh trained under coach Ian Pope at the Melbourne Vicentre Club. He took two golds in 50 metres butterfly and 50 metres backstroke, during one hour, at the World Championships in... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... ) |
0.66 | 25.34 | 0.30 |
| 5 | 2 |  Keng Liat Lim (MASMalaysia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Malaysia is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 254-member strong contingent comprising 170 sportspersons and 84 officials... ) |
0.62 | 25.77 | 0.73 |
| 6 | 1 |  Matthew RoseMatthew Rose (swimmer) Matthew Rose is an Olympic and former National Record holding swimmer from Canada. He swam for Canada at the 2004 Olympics.... (CAN Canada at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Canada is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xxx-member strong contingent comprising 253 sportspersons and xx officials.- Flag bearers :... ) |
0.58 | 26.05 | 1.01 |
| 6 | 7 | Andrew Lauterstein Andrew Lauterstein Andrew George Lauterstein is an Australian swimmer and a three-time Olympic medalist.- Personal :... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... ) |
0.58 | 26.05 | 1.01 |
| 8 | 8 |  New Zealand Scott TalbotScott Talbot-Cameron Scott Talbot-Cameron is a 2-time Olympic and National Record holding backstroke swimmer from New Zealand... (NZL New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia was represented by 249 athletescompeting in over 19 disciplines, with 119 officials... ) |
0.63 | 26.33 | 1.29 |
Men's 50 m Backstroke - Semifinal 01
| Pos. | Lane | Athlete | R.T. | 50 m | Tbh. |
| 1 | 4 |  England Matthew ClayMatthew Clay (swimmer) Matthew Clay is an English swimmer best known for winning gold in the men's 50 m backstroke at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.-References:... (ENG England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games were represented by the Commonwealth Games Council for England . The country went by the abbreviation ENG and used the St George's Cross as flag and Land of Hope and Glory as the national anthem.... ) |
0.59 | 25.49 | |
| 2 | 5 |  Canada Matthew RoseMatthew Rose (swimmer) Matthew Rose is an Olympic and former National Record holding swimmer from Canada. He swam for Canada at the 2004 Olympics.... (CAN Canada at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Canada is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xxx-member strong contingent comprising 253 sportspersons and xx officials.- Flag bearers :... ) |
0.59 | 25.99 | 0.50 |
| 3 | 3 | New Zealand Scott Talbot Scott Talbot-Cameron Scott Talbot-Cameron is a 2-time Olympic and National Record holding backstroke swimmer from New Zealand... (NZL New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia was represented by 249 athletescompeting in over 19 disciplines, with 119 officials... ) |
0.63 | 26.24 | 0.75 |
| 4 | 7 |  South Africa Garth Tune (RSASouth Africa at the 2006 Commonwealth Games South Africa was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a ???-member strong contingent comprising ??? sportspeople and ?? officials.-Medals:-Gold:... ) |
0.63 | 26.58 | 1.09 |
| 5 | 6 |  Barbados Nicholas NecklesNicholas Neckles Nicholas Alfred Neckles is a 3-time Olympic swimmer from Barbados. He swam for Barbados at the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympics... (BAR Barbados at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Barbados was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.-Medals:-Bronze:* Anderson Fitzgerald Emmanuel, Boxing, Heavyweight 91 kg-Women's Team:* Lana Als* Ann-Marie Alleyne* Dionne Clarke* Joana Davis* Chiaka Drakes... ) |
0.57 | 26.66 | 1.17 |
| 6 | 2 | South Africa Johannes Du Rand George Du Rand Johannes Du Rand is a South African swimmer. As of 2008, he is the African and South African record holder in the men's long course 200 m backstroke... (RSA South Africa at the 2006 Commonwealth Games South Africa was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a ???-member strong contingent comprising ??? sportspeople and ?? officials.-Medals:-Gold:... ) |
0.72 | 26.71 | 1.22 |
| 7 | 1 |  The Bahamas Christopher Vythoulkas (BAHBahamas at the 2006 Commonwealth Games The Bahamas is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xx-member strong contingent comprising 28 sportspersons and xx officials.-Silver:* Laverne Eve — Athletics, Women's Javelin Throw... ) |
0.60 | 27.55 | 2.06 |
| 8 | 8 |  Guyana Onan Thom (GUYGuyana at the 2006 Commonwealth Games During the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Guyana won no medals.-Medals:-Bronze:-References:... ) |
0.66 | 28.04 | 2.55 |
Men's 50 m Backstroke - Semifinal 02
| Pos. | Lane | Athlete | R.T. | 50 m | Tbh. |
| 1 | 4 | Liam Tancock Liam Tancock Liam John Tancock is an English backstroke swimmer who specializes in the 50 m and 100 m events. He began his swimming career at Exeter City Swimming Club in Devon and continued at Loughborough University where he studied sports science... (ENG England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games were represented by the Commonwealth Games Council for England . The country went by the abbreviation ENG and used the St George's Cross as flag and Land of Hope and Glory as the national anthem.... ) |
0.56 | 24.84 (GR) | |
| 2 | 6 | Johannes Zandberg (RSA South Africa at the 2006 Commonwealth Games South Africa was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a ???-member strong contingent comprising ??? sportspeople and ?? officials.-Medals:-Gold:... ) |
0.68 | 25.16 | 0.32 |
| 3 | 5 | Matthew Welsh Matt Welsh Matthew "Matt" Welsh is an Australian swimmer who is the former world champion in the backstroke and butterfly. Welsh trained under coach Ian Pope at the Melbourne Vicentre Club. He took two golds in 50 metres butterfly and 50 metres backstroke, during one hour, at the World Championships in... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... ) |
0.67 | 25.50 | 0.66 |
| 4 | 2 | Keng Liat Lim (MAS Malaysia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Malaysia is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 254-member strong contingent comprising 170 sportspersons and 84 officials... ) |
0.63 | 25.71 | 0.87 |
| 5 | 3 | Andrew Lauterstein Andrew Lauterstein Andrew George Lauterstein is an Australian swimmer and a three-time Olympic medalist.- Personal :... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... ) |
0.68 | 25.92 | 1.08 |
| 6 | 7 |  Cameron GibsonCameron Gibson Cameron Gibson is a New Zealand swimming competitor. He won a bronze medal in the 200m backstroke at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in a time of 2:00.72 minutes.... (NZL New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia was represented by 249 athletescompeting in over 19 disciplines, with 119 officials... ) |
0.73 | 26.75 | 1.91 |
| 7 | 1 |  David DunfordDavid Dunford David Harvey Dunford is a swimmer from Kenya who specializes in sprint freestyle. He is an African champion, Commonwealth Games finalist and the second Kenyan swimmer in history to qualify for the Olympics Games... (KEN Kenya at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Kenya is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xx-member strong contingent comprising 102 sportspersons and xx officials.-Gold:* Augustine Choge, Athletics, Men's 5000 m* Lucy Wangui, Athletics, Women's 10,000 m... ) |
0.70 | 27.68 | 2.84 |
| 8 | 8 |  Gael Adam (MRIMauritius at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Mauritius was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia by a xx-member contingent comprising xx sportspersons and xx officials.-Medals:-Silver:* Stéphan Buckland, Athletics, Men's 200 m... ) |
0.68 | 28.30 | 3.46 |
Men's 50 m Backstroke - Heat 01
| Pos. | Lane | Athlete | R.T. | 50 m | Tbh. |
| 1 | 3 |  Onan Thom (GUYGuyana at the 2006 Commonwealth Games During the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Guyana won no medals.-Medals:-Bronze:-References:... ) |
0.67 | 28.33 | |
| 2 | 4 |  Jonathon Le Noury (GUEGuernsey at the 2006 Commonwealth Games The British Crown dependency of Guernsey was represented in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 28-member strong contingent, comprising 28 sportspersons and no officials. They competed in 8 sports, including athletics, badminton, cycling, lawn bowls, shooting, squash, swimming, and... ) |
0.65 | 28.70 | 0.37 |
| 3 | 5 |  Gilbert Kaburu (UGAUganda at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Uganda is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 12-member strong contingent comprising 6 sportspersons and 6 officials.-Medals:-Gold:* Dorcus Inzikuru, Athletics, Women's 3000m Steeplechase... ) |
0.72 | 33.75 | 5.42 |
Men's 50 m Backstroke - Heat 02
| Pos. | Lane | Athlete | R.T. | 50 m | Tbh. |
| 1 | 4 | Matthew Clay Matthew Clay (swimmer) Matthew Clay is an English swimmer best known for winning gold in the men's 50 m backstroke at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.-References:... (ENG England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games were represented by the Commonwealth Games Council for England . The country went by the abbreviation ENG and used the St George's Cross as flag and Land of Hope and Glory as the national anthem.... ) |
0.61 | 25.61 (GR) | |
| 2 | 5 | Matthew Rose Matthew Rose (swimmer) Matthew Rose is an Olympic and former National Record holding swimmer from Canada. He swam for Canada at the 2004 Olympics.... (CAN Canada at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Canada is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xxx-member strong contingent comprising 253 sportspersons and xx officials.- Flag bearers :... ) |
0.58 | 25.75 | 0.14 |
| 3 | 3 | Johannes Zandberg (RSA South Africa at the 2006 Commonwealth Games South Africa was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a ???-member strong contingent comprising ??? sportspeople and ?? officials.-Medals:-Gold:... ) |
0.66 | 26.31 | 0.70 |
| 4 | 6 | Garth Tune (RSA South Africa at the 2006 Commonwealth Games South Africa was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a ???-member strong contingent comprising ??? sportspeople and ?? officials.-Medals:-Gold:... ) |
0.62 | 26.93 | 1.32 |
| 5 | 7 |  Arun Karunaratne (SRISri Lanka at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Sri Lanka is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 67-member strong contingent comprising xx sportspersons and xx officials.-Medals:-Gold:... ) |
0.57 | 29.01 | 3.40 |
| 6 | 1 |  Michael O'connorMichael O'Connor Michael O'Connor may refer to:Politicians* Michael O'Connor , Australian politician* Michael A. O'Connor, mayor of Berwyn, Illinois, USA* Michael P. O'Connor , U.S... (BER Bermuda at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Bermuda was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 44-member strong contingent comprising 26 sportspersons and 18 officials.-Medals:-Athletics:*Ashley Couper, track*Latroya Darrell, high jump*Michael Donawa, track... ) |
0.57 | 29.06 | 3.45 |
| 7 | 2 |  Jonathan Calderon (LCASaint Lucia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Saint Lucia was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.-Medals:... ) |
0.65 | 29.28 | 3.67 |
Men's 50 m Backstroke - Heat 03
| Pos. | Lane | Athlete | R.T. | 50 m | Tbh. |
| 1 | 4 |  Australia Matthew WelshMatt Welsh Matthew "Matt" Welsh is an Australian swimmer who is the former world champion in the backstroke and butterfly. Welsh trained under coach Ian Pope at the Melbourne Vicentre Club. He took two golds in 50 metres butterfly and 50 metres backstroke, during one hour, at the World Championships in... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... ) |
0.67 | 25.66 | |
| 2 | 3 | New Zealand Scott Talbot Scott Talbot-Cameron Scott Talbot-Cameron is a 2-time Olympic and National Record holding backstroke swimmer from New Zealand... (NZL New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia was represented by 249 athletescompeting in over 19 disciplines, with 119 officials... ) |
0.66 | 26.29 | 0.63 |
| 3 | 5 |  Malaysia Keng Liat Lim (MASMalaysia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Malaysia is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 254-member strong contingent comprising 170 sportspersons and 84 officials... ) |
0.66 | 26.49 | 0.83 |
| 4 | 6 | New Zealand Cameron Gibson Cameron Gibson Cameron Gibson is a New Zealand swimming competitor. He won a bronze medal in the 200m backstroke at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in a time of 2:00.72 minutes.... (NZL New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia was represented by 249 athletescompeting in over 19 disciplines, with 119 officials... ) |
0.71 | 26.74 | 1.08 |
| 5 | 2 |  Mauritius Gael Adam (MRIMauritius at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Mauritius was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia by a xx-member contingent comprising xx sportspersons and xx officials.-Medals:-Silver:* Stéphan Buckland, Athletics, Men's 200 m... ) |
0.69 | 28.19 | 2.53 |
| 6 | 1 |  Cayman Islands Andrew MackayAndrew Mackay (swimmer) Andrew Mackay is an Olympic-swimmer from the Cayman Islands. He swam for the Cayman Islands at the 2004 Olympics and at the 2002 Commonwealth Games and the 2006 Commonwealth Games... (CAY Cayman Islands at the 2006 Commonwealth Games The British overseas territory of the Cayman Islands was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.-Athletics:... ) |
0.60 | 28.43 | 2.77 |
| 7 | 7 |  Bangladesh Mohammad Rana (BANBangladesh at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Bangladesh is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xx-member strong contingent comprising 20 sportspersons and xx officials.-Medals:-Silver:# Shooting, Men's 10m Air Rifle Pairs... ) |
0.78 | 29.47 | 3.81 |
| 8 | 8 |  Gibraltar Jamie Zammitt (GIBGibraltar at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Gibraltar was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.-Medals:-Bronze:... ) |
0.61 | 29.67 | 4.01 |
Men's 50 m Backstroke - Heat 04
| Pos. | Lane | Athlete | R.T. | 50 m | Tbh. |
| 1 | 4 | Liam Tancock Liam Tancock Liam John Tancock is an English backstroke swimmer who specializes in the 50 m and 100 m events. He began his swimming career at Exeter City Swimming Club in Devon and continued at Loughborough University where he studied sports science... (ENG England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games were represented by the Commonwealth Games Council for England . The country went by the abbreviation ENG and used the St George's Cross as flag and Land of Hope and Glory as the national anthem.... ) |
0.58 | 25.26 (GR) | |
| 2 | 5 | Andrew Lauterstein Andrew Lauterstein Andrew George Lauterstein is an Australian swimmer and a three-time Olympic medalist.- Personal :... (AUS Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was represented by Australian Commonwealth Games Association the , and abbreviated AUS. Athletes from Australia were given automatic qualification in all sports due to the host status.... ) |
0.68 | 26.03 | 0.77 |
| 3 | 3 |  Nicholas NecklesNicholas Neckles Nicholas Alfred Neckles is a 3-time Olympic swimmer from Barbados. He swam for Barbados at the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympics... (BAR Barbados at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Barbados was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.-Medals:-Bronze:* Anderson Fitzgerald Emmanuel, Boxing, Heavyweight 91 kg-Women's Team:* Lana Als* Ann-Marie Alleyne* Dionne Clarke* Joana Davis* Chiaka Drakes... ) |
0.58 | 26.41 | 1.15 |
| 4 | 6 | Johannes Du Rand (RSA South Africa at the 2006 Commonwealth Games South Africa was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a ???-member strong contingent comprising ??? sportspeople and ?? officials.-Medals:-Gold:... ) |
0.74 | 26.57 | 1.31 |
| 5 | 7 | David Dunford David Dunford David Harvey Dunford is a swimmer from Kenya who specializes in sprint freestyle. He is an African champion, Commonwealth Games finalist and the second Kenyan swimmer in history to qualify for the Olympics Games... (KEN Kenya at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Kenya is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xx-member strong contingent comprising 102 sportspersons and xx officials.-Gold:* Augustine Choge, Athletics, Men's 5000 m* Lucy Wangui, Athletics, Women's 10,000 m... ) |
0.66 | 27.43 | 2.17 |
| 6 | 2 |  Christopher Vythoulkas (BAHBahamas at the 2006 Commonwealth Games The Bahamas is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xx-member strong contingent comprising 28 sportspersons and xx officials.-Silver:* Laverne Eve — Athletics, Women's Javelin Throw... ) |
0.61 | 27.53 | 2.27 |
| 7 | 8 | Thomas Hollingsworth (GUE Guernsey at the 2006 Commonwealth Games The British Crown dependency of Guernsey was represented in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 28-member strong contingent, comprising 28 sportspersons and no officials. They competed in 8 sports, including athletics, badminton, cycling, lawn bowls, shooting, squash, swimming, and... ) |
0.59 | 28.44 | 3.18 |
| 8 | 1 |  Dane Harrop (IOMIsle of Man at the 2006 Commonwealth Games The Isle of Man was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 36-member strong contingent, comprising 27 sportsmen and women and 9 officials. Amongst their number was the Commonwealth Games' youngest ever competitor, Olivia Rawlinson, a swimmer aged 13... ) |
0.73 | 29.06 | 3.80 |