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1934 - Three South African athletes warm up at Paddington Recreation Ground in London. Back then the event was known as the British Empire Games.
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1938 - Welsh athlete Jim Alford (left) trails behind R. Graham and F. Barry Brown during the Mile Race.
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1938 - England’s Ethel Raby (left) storms ahead during the 80 Metres Hurdles.
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1938 - A pair of English distance runners, B. C. Eeles and Peter Ward, race to the finish line in some rather baggy shorts.
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1950 - The British Empire Games missed events in 1942 and 1946. After the war, the event was named the Commonwealth Games. Here, the Fijian team arrive in Auckland.
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1954 - After a considerable lead, Jim Peters collapses right before the finish line of the Marathon event. He failed to clinch first place.
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1954 - English runners Frank Sando, Peter Driver, and Jim Peters sweep gold, silver, and bronze for the Six Mile Race.
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1958 - English diver Brian Phelps goes for gold.
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1966 - Jamaican-born British athlete Louis Martin takes gold at the Middle Heavyweight Division of the Weightlifting event.
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1970 - Kenya’s Kip Keino overtakes Ian Stewart of Scotland during the 5000 Metres competition.
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1970 - All smiles from the Women’s 100 metres winners. From left to right, Alice Annum of Ghana with silver, Raelene Boyle of Australia with gold, and Marion Hoffman of Australia with bronze.
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1970 - England’s John Conteh (left) clashes with Tanzania’s Titus Simba, during the Middleweight Boxing Final.
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1978 - A striped Daley Thompson prepares to throw during the Javelin event of the Decathlon.
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1978 - Lorna Boothe springs into action during the 100 Metres Hurdles event at the games in Edmonton, Canada.
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1982 - Welsh runner Kirsty McDermott overtakes Scottish runner Ann Clarkson during the 1982 games.
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1986 - British boxer James Oyebola battles Lennox Lewis of Canada. After a tense fight, Lewis went away with the gold medal.
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1986 - Steve Cram and teammate John Gladwin shake hands after the 1500 Metres Final. Cram won the gold medal with a speedy time of 3:50.87 minutes.
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1990 - Great Britain reigns victorious as Ade Mafe, John Regis, and Marcus Adam take all three medals at the 200 Metres Final.
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1994 - Sally Gunnells goes for gold during the Women’s 400 Metres Hurdles.
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1994 - Kelly Holmes celebrates with a lap of honour. She won the 1500 Metres at the 1994 games.
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1998 - Chris Sheasby gets to work during the Rugby Sevens Tournament.
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1998 - High-jumper Joanne Jennings clenches silver at the 1998 games in Malaysia.
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2002 - Hurdler Natasha Danvers braces herself for the Manchester games.
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2002 - Carl Myerscough gets ready for Shot Put during 2002 Manchester games.
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2006 - Victoria Pendleton celebrates first place at the Women's Sprint Cycling Final in Melbourne.
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2010 - Gymnast Lynne Hutchinson competes in the All-Around Rhythmic Final in India, 2010.
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2014 - Gabrielle Adcock and Chris Adcock celebrate after winning the Mixed Doubles Gold Medal Match in Glasgow.
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2014 - William Sharman flies the England flag after winning silver in the Men's 110 Metres Hurdles Final.
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2018 - Netball player Beth Cobden poses for a shoot before she competes at this year's games.
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2018 - Jack Fairclough looking cool as he reloads during the final of the Men's Skeet event.
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1934 - Three South African athletes warm up at Paddington Recreation Ground in London. Back then the event was known as the British Empire Games.
© Getty Images
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1938 - Welsh athlete Jim Alford (left) trails behind R. Graham and F. Barry Brown during the Mile Race.
© Getty Images
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1938 - England’s Ethel Raby (left) storms ahead during the 80 Metres Hurdles.
© Getty Images
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1938 - A pair of English distance runners, B. C. Eeles and Peter Ward, race to the finish line in some rather baggy shorts.
© Getty Images
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1950 - The British Empire Games missed events in 1942 and 1946. After the war, the event was named the Commonwealth Games. Here, the Fijian team arrive in Auckland.
© Getty Images
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1954 - After a considerable lead, Jim Peters collapses right before the finish line of the Marathon event. He failed to clinch first place.
© Getty Images
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1954 - English runners Frank Sando, Peter Driver, and Jim Peters sweep gold, silver, and bronze for the Six Mile Race.
© Getty Images
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1958 - English diver Brian Phelps goes for gold.
© Getty Images
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1966 - Jamaican-born British athlete Louis Martin takes gold at the Middle Heavyweight Division of the Weightlifting event.
© Getty Images
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1970 - Kenya’s Kip Keino overtakes Ian Stewart of Scotland during the 5000 Metres competition.
© Getty Images
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1970 - All smiles from the Women’s 100 metres winners. From left to right, Alice Annum of Ghana with silver, Raelene Boyle of Australia with gold, and Marion Hoffman of Australia with bronze.
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1970 - England’s John Conteh (left) clashes with Tanzania’s Titus Simba, during the Middleweight Boxing Final.
© Getty Images
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1978 - A striped Daley Thompson prepares to throw during the Javelin event of the Decathlon.
© Getty Images
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1978 - Lorna Boothe springs into action during the 100 Metres Hurdles event at the games in Edmonton, Canada.
© Getty Images
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1982 - Welsh runner Kirsty McDermott overtakes Scottish runner Ann Clarkson during the 1982 games.
© Getty Images
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1986 - British boxer James Oyebola battles Lennox Lewis of Canada. After a tense fight, Lewis went away with the gold medal.
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1986 - Steve Cram and teammate John Gladwin shake hands after the 1500 Metres Final. Cram won the gold medal with a speedy time of 3:50.87 minutes.
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1990 - Great Britain reigns victorious as Ade Mafe, John Regis, and Marcus Adam take all three medals at the 200 Metres Final.
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1994 - Sally Gunnells goes for gold during the Women’s 400 Metres Hurdles.
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1994 - Kelly Holmes celebrates with a lap of honour. She won the 1500 Metres at the 1994 games.
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1998 - Chris Sheasby gets to work during the Rugby Sevens Tournament.
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1998 - High-jumper Joanne Jennings clenches silver at the 1998 games in Malaysia.
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2002 - Hurdler Natasha Danvers braces herself for the Manchester games.
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2002 - Carl Myerscough gets ready for Shot Put during 2002 Manchester games.
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2006 - Victoria Pendleton celebrates first place at the Women's Sprint Cycling Final in Melbourne.
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2010 - Gymnast Lynne Hutchinson competes in the All-Around Rhythmic Final in India, 2010.
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2014 - Gabrielle Adcock and Chris Adcock celebrate after winning the Mixed Doubles Gold Medal Match in Glasgow.
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2014 - William Sharman flies the England flag after winning silver in the Men's 110 Metres Hurdles Final.
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2018 - Netball player Beth Cobden poses for a shoot before she competes at this year's games.
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2018 - Jack Fairclough looking cool as he reloads during the final of the Men's Skeet event.
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The Commonwealth Games through the years
The best looks from Commonwealth athletes through the years
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Costumes play a huge role in sports. Whether to have an aerodynamic edge or just look stylish, a good costume can push an athlete that extra mile. Here's a rundown of the most iconic looks and scenes from past Commonwealth events.
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