Australia at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
Template:Infobox country at games Australia at the 1998 Commonwealth Games was abbreviated AUS. This was their sixteenth of 16 Commonwealth Games having participated in all Games meets up to these Games. The games took place in Kuala Lumpur, between the 11th - 21 September. Australia placed first, winning a total of 198, with 311 competitors.
Medals
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Sport Debuts
The 1998 commonwealth games was the first games that tea sports were played. Australia debuted teams in cricket, rugby sevens, hockey, and netball.
The 1998 games have been the only games which cricket has been played. Australia won a silver medal, losing gold to South Africa.[1] Australia won a bronze medal in Rugby Sevens, defeating Samoa in the playoff. The gold and silver medals were lost to New Zealand and Fiji respectively. The Australian men's hockey team won gold, defeating Malaysia in the finals and the women's team won gold, defeating England in the finals. Australia won gold in the netball final against New Zealand, this was one of the first major netball tournaments that Australia took part in.[2]
Results by event
Athletics
- Men
- Track and Road Events
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damien Marsh | 100 m | 10.06 | DNS | Did not qualify | 32 | |
| Matthew Shirvington | 10.24 | 10.13 | 10.12 | 10.03 | 4 | |
| Gavin Hunter | 10.40 | 10.38 | 10.49 | Did not qualify | 15 | |
| Stephen Brimacombe | 200 m | 20.68 | 20.77 | 20.80 | Did not qualify | 11 |
| Darryl Wohlsen | 20.68 | 20.84 | 20.59 | 20.48 | 5 | |
| Matthew Shirvington | 20.96 | 20.78 | 20.55 | 20.53 | 6 | |
| Declan Stack | 400 m | 47.18 | 46.63 | Did not qualify | 21 | |
| Patrick Dwyer | 46.58 | 45.71 | 46.12 | Did not qualify | 13 | |
| Casey Vincent | 47.04 | 46.03 | Did not qualify | 17 | ||
| Joseph Ischia | 800 m | 1:48.61 | — | 1:48.58 | Did not qualify | 13 |
| Shaun Creighton | 5000 m | 14:23.38 | — | DNS | 15 | |
| Lee Troop | 14:09.68 | — | 13:56.32 | 6 | ||
| Stephen Moneghetti | 10000 m | — | 29:03.2 | Script error: No such module "sort". | ||
| Lee Troop | — | 29:34.23 | 7 | |||
| Kyle Vander-Kuyp | 110 m hurdles | 13.63 | — | 13.67 | 5 | |
| Rod Zuyderwyk | 14.09 | — | Did not qualify | 10 | ||
| Declan Stack | 400 m hurdles | 47.18 | 46.63 | Did not qualify | 21 | |
| Patrick Dwyer | 46.58 | 45.71 | 46.12 | Did not qualify | 13 | |
| Casey Vincent | 47.04 | 46.03 | Did not qualify | 17 | ||
| Christopher Unthank | 3000 m steeplechase | — | 8:37.24 | 5 | ||
| Brent Vallance | 20 km Walk | — | 1:36:29 | 14 | ||
| Nicholas A'Hern | — | 1:24:59 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |||
| Nathan Deakes | — | 1:26:06 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |||
| Duane Cousins | 50 km Walk | — | 4:20:30 | Script error: No such module "sort". | ||
| Dominic McGrath | — | 4:12:52 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |||
| Dion Russell | — | DNF | — | |||
| Sean Quilty | Marathon | — | 2:24:43 | 11 | ||
| Patrick Carroll | — | 2:25:14 | 7 | |||
| Stephen Moneghetti | — | DNS | — | |||
- Field Events
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Burge | Long jump | 8.05 | 8.22 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Jai Taurima | 7.80 | 8.22 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Shane Hair | 7.62 | 7.82 | 4 | |
| Timothy Forsyth | High jump | — | 2.28 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Paul Burgess | Pole vault | 5.50 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Clay Cross | Shot put | 19.15 | 4 | |
| Aaron Neighbour | 18.77 | 6 | ||
| Adrian Hatcher | 18.44 | 7 | ||
| Justin Anlezark | Javelin throw | 68.99 | 10 | |
| Andrew Currey | 80.05 | 5 | ||
| Stuart Rendell | Hammer throw | 74.71 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
- Combined Events - Decathlon
| Athlete | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Jagan Hames | 8,490 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Scott Ferrier | 8,307 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Peter Banks | 7,859 | 5 |
- Women
- Track and Road Events
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Peris-Kneebone | 100 m | 11:42 | 11:41 | 11.41 | 6 |
| Lauren Hewitt | 11.43 | 11.44 | 11.37 | 4 | |
| Tania Van-Heer | 11.36 | 11.35 | 11.29 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Melinda Gainsford-Taylor | 200 m | 22.98 | 22.79 | 23.04 | 4 |
| Nova Peris-Kneebone | 23.15 | 23.05 | 22.77 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Lauren Hewitt | 23.44 | 23.05 | 22.83 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Susan Andrews | 400 m | 52.98 | 52.65 | Did not qualify | 10 |
| Lee Naylor | 53.13 | 52.20 | 52.15 | 5 | |
| Tamsyn Lewis | 800 m | 2:02.97 | 2:03.56 | 2:01.71 | 6 |
| Mandy Giblin | 1500 m | — | 4:20.15 | 11 | |
| Kate Anderson | 5000 m | — | 15:52.74 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Anne Cross | — | 16:14.98 | 7 | ||
| Kylie Risk | 10000 m | — | 33:42.11 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Clair-Louise Fearnley | — | 33:52.13 | Script error: No such module "sort". | ||
| Debbie Edwards | 100 m hurdles | 13.31 | — | 13.49 | 7 |
| Jane Saville | 10 km Walk | — | 43:57 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Kerry Saxby-Junna | — | 44:27 | Script error: No such module "sort". | ||
| Heather Turland | Marathon | — | 2:41:24 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Lisa Dick | — | 2:41:48 | Script error: No such module "sort". | ||
- Field Events
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Boegman | Long Jump | — | 6.58 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Lisa Bruty | High Jump | 1.88 | 4 | |
| Alison Inverarity | 1.85 | 1.88 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Emma George | Pole Vault | — | 4.20 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Rachael Dacy | 4.00 | 5 | ||
| Tracey Shepherd | 3.90 | 7 | ||
| Helen Toussis | Shot Put | 15.65 | 6 | |
| Lisa-Marie Vizaniari | Discus Throw | 62.14 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Alison Lever | 59.80 | Script error: No such module "sort". | ||
| Louise McPaul | Javelin Throw | 66.96 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Joanna Stone | Did not compete | — | ||
| Deborah Sosimenko | Hammer Throw | 66.56 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Karyne Perkins | 60.65 | 4 | ||
| Denise Passmore | 59.10 | 5 |
- Combined Events - Heptathlon
| Athlete | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Jamieson | 6,354 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
Badminton
Boxing
Cricket
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- Roster
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- Steve Waugh (c)
- Mark Waugh (vc)
- Michael Bevan
- Glenn McGrath
- Andy Bichel
- Damien Fleming
- Adam Gilchrist (wk)
- Brendon Julian
- Michael Kasprowicz
- Darren Lehmann
- Damien Martyn
- Tom Moody
- Ricky Ponting
- Gavin Robertson
- Brad Young
- Coach: Geoff Marsh
- Manager: Steve Bernard
- Physiotherapist: Errol Alcott
Steve Waugh scored the third most runs in the tournament with 215 and Damien Fleming and Brad Young took the 1st and 3rd spots for the most wickets, 14 and 10 respectively.[5]
- Summary
| Team | Event | Group stage | Semifinal | Final / BM | ||||
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| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | ||
| Australia men | Men's tournament | File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada W by 9 wickets |
File:Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Antigua and Barbuda W by 7 wickets |
File:Flag of India.svg India W by 146 runs |
1 Q | File:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand W by 9 wickets |
File:Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa L by 4 wickets |
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- Group stage
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- Semi-final
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- Gold medal match
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Cycling
- Road
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Time | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart O'Grady | Road Race | 32:27.0 | 15 |
| Matthew White | 37:32.0 | 29 | |
| Peter Rogers | DNF | — | |
| Jay Sweet | 4:31:56 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Scott McGrory | 4:32:19 | 8 | |
| Neil Stephens | DNF | — | |
| Stuart O'Grady | Time Trial | 53:30.00 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Matthew White | 54:05.00 | 4 | |
| Peter Rogers | 55:17.00 | 9 |
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Time | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Wilson | Road Race | 24:59.0 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Kathryn Watt | 26:38.0 | 5 | |
| Juanita Feldhahn | 29:47.0 | 8 | |
| Elizabeth Tadich | 2:33:14.00 | 11 | |
| Tracey Gaudry | 2:29:41.00 | 7 | |
| Karen Barrow | DNF | — | |
| Anna Wilson | Time Trail | 37:34.00 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Kathryn Watt | 38:39.00 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Juanita Feldhahn | 39:55.00 | 7 |
Diving
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Lawson | 10 m Platform | 555.390 | 4 |
| Robert Newbery | 605.610 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Robert Newbery | 1 m Springboard | 369.150 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Shannon Roy | 329.850 | 5 | |
| Dean Pullar | 381.660 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Shannon Roy | 3 m Springboard | 608.370 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Dean Pullar | 598.140 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Robert Newbery | 564.360 | 5 |
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vyninka Arlow | 10 m Platform | 456.480 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Lynda Folauhola | 432.270 | 5 | |
| Loudy Tourky | 419.580 | 6 | |
| Chantelle Michell | 1 m Springboard | 271.560 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Rebecca Gilmore | 239.370 | 4 | |
| Loudy Tourky | 3 m Springboard | 476.130 | 4 |
| Chantelle Michell | 506.520 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Rebecca Gilmore | 409.140 | 9 |
Gymnastics
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Hudson | Individual All Around | 48.850 | 12 |
| Andrei Kravtsov | 54.675 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Brennon Dowrick | 52.500 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Andrei Kravtsov | Floor | 9.325 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Andrei Kravtsov | Pommel Horse | 9.487 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Brennon Dowrick | 9.137 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Pavel Mamin | Rings | 9.337 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Bret Hudson | 8.687 | 4 | |
| Bret Hudson | Vault | 9.268 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Andrei Kravtsov | Parallel Bars | 9.637 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Bret Hudson | 8.887 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Philippe Rizzo | Horizontal Bar | 8.525 | 5 |
| Andrei Kravtsov | 8.662 | 4 |
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeena McLaughlin | Individual All Around | 37.917 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Allana Slater | 37.324 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Trudy McIntosh | 36.636 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Allana Slater | Floor | 9.587 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Zeena McLaughlin | 9.487 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Trudy McIntosh | Vault | 9.162 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Lisa Skinner | 8.943 | 6 | |
| Lisa Skinner | Uneven Bars | 9.612 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Zeena McLaughlin | 9.512 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Zeena McLaughlin | Beam | 9.375 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Trudy McIntosh | 9.550 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
Lawn Bowls
Netball
This was the first year that netball was played at the Commonwealth Games. Australia won the gold medal in the final against New Zealand. Australia was in group A along with Barbados, Canada, England, Jamaica and Malaysia. Group B was Cook Islands, Malawi, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Wales.
| Date | Win | Points | Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 September 1998 | Australia | 85 - 17 | Malaysia |
| 15 September 1998 | Australia | 85 - 25 | Canada |
| 16 September 1998 | Australia | 71 - 36 | Barbados |
| 17 September 1998 | Australia | 70-38 | Jamaica |
| 18 September 1998 | Australia | 66 - 29 | England Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Semi Final | |||
| 19 September 1998 | Australia | 68 - 38 | South Africa |
| Gold Medal Game | |||
| 21 September 1998 | Australia Script error: No such module "sort". | 42 - 39 | New Zealand Script error: No such module "sort". |
Rhythmic Gymnastics
| Athlete | Event | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Marning | Individual All Around | 37.865 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Nareen Johnston | 37.673 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Leigh Marning | Hoop | 9.500 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Danielle Le Ray | 9.466 | 4 | |
| Nareen Johnston | Clubs | 9.458 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Kristy Darrah | 9.324 | 4 | |
| Nareen Johnston | Ribbon | 9.491 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Kristy Darrah | 9.350 | 4 | |
| Danielle Le Ray | Rope | 9.358 | 5 |
| Leigh Marning | 9.500 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
Rugby Sevens
Shooting
Squash
Swimming
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Klim | 50 m freestyle | 22.95 | 22.86 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Nathan Rickard | 23.10 | 22.99 | 4 | |
| Ashley Callus | 23.01 | 23.03 | 5 | |
| Ian Thorpe | 100 m freestyle | 50.33 | 50.21 | 4 |
| Christopher Fydler | 50.05 | 49.51 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Michael Klim | 50.23 | 49.43 GR | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Daniel Kowalski | 200 m freestyle | 1:49.86 | 1:48.26 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Ian Thorpe | 1:48.51 | 1:46.70 CR | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Michael Klim | 1:50.24 | 1:48.05 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Grant Hackett | 400 m freestyle | 3:52.56 | 3:44.91 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Daniel Kowalski | 3:57.36 | 3:48.91 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Ian Thorpe | 3:55.20 | 3:44.88 GR | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Kieren Perkins | 1500 m freestyle | 15:34.75 | 15:03.00 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Grant Hackett | 15.19.63 | 14:50.92 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Daniel Kowalski | 15:43.39 | 15:03.40 | 4 | |
| Robert Van Der Zant | 100 m Backstroke | 57.16 | 57.25 | 8 |
| Adrian Radley | 56.35 | 56.12 | 6 | |
| Joshua Watson | 56.73 | 55.92 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Zane King | 200 m Backstroke | 2:04.19 | 2:03.20 | 10 |
| Adrian Radley | 2:02.69 | 2:01.41 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Joshua Watson | 2:02.55 | 2:01.67 | 4 | |
| Simon Cowley | 100 m Breaststroke | 1:02.35 | 1:02.00 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Ryan Mitchell | 1:03.25 | 1:02.71 | 4 | |
| Philip Rogers | 1:03.01 | 1:02.46 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Simon Cowley | 200 m Breaststroke | 2:16.66 | 2:13.13 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Ryan Mitchell | 2:16.87 | 2:13.20 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Philip Rogers | 2:18.84 | 2:16.37 | 5 | |
| Adam Pine | 100 m Butterfly | 53.51 | 53.09 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Geoffrey Huegill | 53.34 | 52.81 GR} | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Michael Klim | 54.14 | 53.50 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| William Kirby | 200 m Butterfly | 2:00.51 | 1:59.57 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Zane King | 2:01.91 | 2:00.72 | 5 | |
| Ian Thorpe | 2:01.46 | 2:00.28 | 4 | |
| Trent Steed | 400 m Individual Medley | 4:23.13 | 4:19.89 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Robert Van Der Zant | 4:28.87 | 4:25.72 | 6 | |
| Zane King | 4:25.85 | 4:23.20 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Greville | 50 m Freestyle | 27.79 | Did not qualify | — |
| Lori Munz | 26.86 | 26.92 | 10 | |
| Rebecca Creedy | 26.46 | 26.27 | 5 | |
| Susan O'Neill | 100 m Freestyle | 56.16 | 55.58 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Sarah Ryan | 56.77 | 56.63 | 6 | |
| Rebecca Creedy | 56.61 | 56.07 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Anna Windsor | 200 m Freestyle | 2:03.61 | 2:02.97 | 7 |
| Susan O'Neill | 2:02.56 | 2:00.24 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Julia Greville | 2:03.00 | 2:02.97 | 7 | |
| Emily Pedrazzini | 400 m Freestyle | 4:18.06 | 4:16.23 | 5 |
| Susan O'Neill | 4:18.68 | 4:12.39 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Julia Greville | 4:14.85 | 4:16.07 | 4 | |
| Rachel Harris | 800 m Freestyle | 8:48.42 | 8:42.23 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Nadine Neumann | 8:59.93 | 8:55.36 | 8 | |
| Emily Pedrazzini | 8:52.24 | 8:45.24 | 4 | |
| Dyana Calub | 100 m Backstroke | 1:03.90 | 1:03.83 | 6 |
| Meredith Smith | 1:02.92 | 1:03.19 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Giaan Rooney | 1:04.20 | 1:02.43 GR | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Richelle Jose | 200 m Backstroke | 2:18.33 | 1:19.73 | 12 |
| Dyana Calub | 2:23.36 | 2:20.42 | 13 | |
| Meredith Smith | 2:15.70 | 2:13.19 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Petria Thomas | 100 m Butterfly | 1:01.38 | 59.42 GR | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Kathryn Godfrey | 1:01.91 | 1:00.14 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Susan O'Neill | 1:00.87 | 59.61 | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Petria Thomas | 200 m Butterfly | 2:14.27 | 2:10.42 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Kathryn Godfrey | 2:16.38 | 2:12.04 | 4 | |
| Susan O'Neill | 2:14.21 | 2:06.60 CR | Script error: No such module "sort". | |
| Rachel Harris | 200 m Individual Medley | 2:22.14 | ||
| Anna Windsor | 2:18.14 | 2:16.55 | 4 | |
| Lori Munz | 2:18.07 | 2:16.66 | 5 | |
| Jennifer Reilly | 400 m Individual Medley | 4:51.14 | 4:48.43 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
| Rachel Harris | 4:51.91 | 4:48.95 | 4 | |
| Nadine Neumann | 4:55.54 | 4:51.02 | 5 |
Synchronised Swimming
| Athlete | Event | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naomi Young | Solo | 90.933 | Script error: No such module "sort". |
See also
References
External links
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