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Athletics at the 1934 British Empire Games – Men's triple jump

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Men's triple jump
at the Commonwealth Games

The men's triple jump event at the 1934 British Empire Games was held on 5 August at the White City Stadium in London, England.[1][2][3][4]

Results

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Rank Name Nationality Result Notes
1st place, gold medalist(s) Jack Metcalfe  Australia 51 ft 3+12 in (15.63 m)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Sam Richardson  Canada 48 ft 0+34 in (14.65 m)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Harold Brainsby  New Zealand 47 ft 11+12 in (14.62 m)
4 Edward Boyce  Northern Ireland 45 ft 3+12 in (13.80 m)
5 John Higginson  England 45 ft 0+34 in (13.74 m)
6 Albert Shillington  Northern Ireland 44 ft 11 in (13.69 m)
George Sutherland  Canada ?
Alf Gilbert  Canada ?
Ray Cooper  Canada ?
Arthur Gray  England ?
Leslie Butler  England ?
F. Turner  England ?
Niranjan Singh  India ?

References

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  1. ^ "Results". thecgf.com. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Excellent races in hundred yards; Sweeney's victory". The Manchester Guardian. 6 August 1934. p. 4. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Summaries of events in British Empire Games". The Gazette (Montreal). 6 August 1934. p. 11. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Specatacular opening; Two Australiands break British records". The Age. 6 August 1934. p. 10. Retrieved 2 April 2021.