Aquatics at the 1982 Commonwealth Games

Aquatics at the 1982 Commonwealth Games

The Aquatics events at the 1982 Commonwealth Games were held at the new Chandler Aquatic Centre that was part of the Sleeman Sports Complex which had been purpose-built for the games.

Swimming

The following are the Swimming medal winners at the 1982 Commonwealth Games:

Medal summary

  *   Host nation (Australia)

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 Australia*1313834
2 Canada97925
3 England77822
4 Scotland0235
5 New Zealand0011
Totals (5 entries)29292987

Men's events

Event Gold Silver Bronze
100 m freestyle  Neil Brooks (AUS)51.14  Greg Fasala (AUS)51.28  Michael Delany (AUS)51.57
200 m freestyle  Andrew Astbury (ENG)1:51.52  Peter Szmidt (CAN)1:51.65  Ron McKeon (AUS)1:51.71
400 m freestyle  Andrew Astbury (ENG)3:53.29  Peter Szmidt (CAN)3:53.74  John Davey (ENG)3:55:52
1500 m freestyle  Max Metzker (AUS)15:23.94  Tim Ford (AUS)15:27.00  Andrew Astbury (ENG)15:42.89
100 m backstroke  Mike West (CAN)57.12  Cameron Henning (CAN)57.82  Wade Flemons (CAN)58.38
200 m backstroke  Cameron Henning (CAN)2:02.88  David Orbell (AUS)2:03.93  Mike West (CAN)2:04.36
100 m breaststroke  Adrian Moorhouse (ENG)1:02.93  Victor Davis (CAN)1:03.18  Peter Evans (AUS)1:03:48
200 m breaststroke  Victor Davis (CAN)2:16.25  Glen Beringen (AUS)2:19.06  Adrian Moorhouse (ENG)2:19.31
100 m butterfly  Dan Thompson (CAN)54.71  Phil Hubble (ENG)55.52  Tom Ponting (CAN)55.64
200 m butterfly  Phil Hubble (ENG)2:00.98  Paul Rowe (AUS)2:01.18  Jon Sieben (AUS)2:01.24
200 m individual medley  Alex Baumann (CAN)2:02.25  Robin Brew (SCO)2:05.83  Jeffrey Sheehan (CAN)2:07.14
400 m individual medley  Alex Baumann (CAN)4:23.53  Steve Poulter (ENG)4:27.09  John Davey (ENG)4:27.91
4×100 m freestyle relay  AustraliaGreg FasalaMichael DelanyGraeme BrewerNeil Brooks3:24.17  EnglandDavid LowePhilip HubblePhilip OsbornRichard Burrell (50.97)3:26.98  CanadaAlex Baumann (51.88)Blair HickenGraham WelbournPeter Szmidt3:27.24
4×200 m freestyle relay  AustraliaGraeme McGuffickeRon McKeonPaul RoweGraeme Brewer7:28.81  EnglandPhilip OsbornJohn DaveyPhilip HubbleAndrew Astbury7:30.00  ScotlandDouglas CampbellNeil CochranGraeme WilsonPaul Easter7:39.86
4×100 m medley relay  AustraliaDavid OrbellPeter EvansJon SiebenNeil Brooks3:47.34  EnglandStephen HarrisonAdrian MoorhousePhilip HubbleDavid Lowe3:48.25  ScotlandDouglas CampbellIain CampbellWilliam McGoldrickPaul Easter3:55.45

Women's events

Event Gold Silver Bronze
100 m freestyle  June Croft (ENG)56.97  Angela Russell (AUS)57.39  Lisa Curry (AUS)57.68
200 m freestyle  June Croft (ENG)1:59.74  Tracey Wickham (AUS)2:01.50  Susie Baumer (AUS)2:02.29
400 m freestyle  Tracey Wickham (AUS)4:08.82  Jackie Willmott (ENG)4:13.04  June Croft (ENG)4:13.13
800 m freestyle  Tracey Wickham (AUS)8:29.05  Michelle Ford (AUS)8:33.74  Jackie Willmott (ENG)8:36.66
100 m backstroke  Lisa Forrest (AUS)1:03.48  Georgina Parkes (AUS)1:03.63  Audrey Moore (AUS)1:03:91
200 m backstroke  Lisa Forrest (AUS)2:13.36  Georgina Parkes (AUS)2:13.95  Cheryl Gibson (CAN)2:15.87
100 m breaststroke  Kathy Bald (CAN)1:11.89  Anne Ottenbrite (CAN)1:11.99  Suki Brownsdon (ENG)1:13.76
200 m breaststroke  Anne Ottenbrite (CAN)2:32.07  Kathy Bald (CAN)2:36.06  Katherine Richardson (CAN)2:36.45
100 m butterfly  Lisa Curry (AUS)1:01.22  Janet Tibbits (AUS)1:01.70  Michelle MacPherson (CAN)1:01.93
200 m butterfly  Michelle Ford (AUS)2:11.89  Janet Tibbits (AUS)2:13.18  Ann Osgerby (ENG)2:13.91
200 m individual medley  Lisa Curry (AUS)2:16.94  Cheryl Gibson (CAN)2:19.91  Michelle Pearson (AUS)2:20.19
400 m individual medley  Lisa Curry (AUS)4:51.95  Michelle Pearson (AUS)4:53.73  Michelle MacPherson (CAN)4:55.09
4×100 m freestyle relay  EnglandDebra GoreJackie WillmottJune CroftNicola Fibbens3:54.23  ScotlandAlison HamiltonCathy FinlayNikki RamsaySarah Inkson4:01.46  New ZealandGail JonsonKim DewarMelanie JonesPamela Croad4:07.41
4×100 m medley relay  CanadaAnne OttenbriteCheryl GibsonMaureen NewMichelle MacPherson4:14.33  EnglandAnn OsgerbyCatherine WhiteJune CroftSuki Brownsdon4:19.04  ScotlandBeverley RoseCathy FinlayNicola GeddesNikki Ramsay4:25.75

Diving

  *   Host nation (Australia)

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 Australia*2215
2 England2002
3 Canada0224
4 New Zealand0011
Totals (4 entries)44412
EventGoldSilverBronze
3 Metres Springboard DivingMen Chris Snode (ENG)631.38 Stephen Foley (AUS)592.08 Mark Graham (NZL)551.46
10 Metres Highboard [Platform] DivingMen Chris Snode (ENG)588.54 Stephen Foley (AUS)524.55 John Nash (CAN)523.41
3 Metres Springboard DivingWomen Jenny Donnet (AUS)484.65 Sylvie Bernier (CAN)478.83 Valerie Beddoe (AUS)446.63
10 Metres Highboard [Platform] DivingWomen Valerie Beddoe (AUS)404.16 Jennifer McArton (CAN)390.21 Kathy Keleman (CAN)359.31