Athletics at the 1950 British Empire Games – Men's 220 yards explained

Event:Men's 220 yards

The men's 220 yards event at the 1950 British Empire Games was held on 7 and 9 February at the Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.[1]

Medalists

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John Treloar
David Johnson
Don Jowett

Results

Heats

Held on 7 February[2]

Qualification: First 3 in each heat (Q) qualify directly for the semifinals.

Rank Heat Name Nationality Time Notes
1 1 22.4 Q
2 1 22.9 Q
3 1 22.9 Q
4 1
1
1 2 22.4 Q
2 2 23.0 Q
3 2 23.1 Q
4 2
1 3 21.7 Q
2 3 22.6 Q
3 3 22.8 Q
4 3
3
1 4 22.1 Q
2 4 22.1 Q
3 4 22.1 Q
4 [3]
4

Semifinals

Held on 7 February[2]

Qualification: First 3 in each heat (Q) qualify directly for the final.

Rank Heat Name Nationality Time Notes
1 1 21.7 Q
2 1 22.1 Q
3 1 22.1 Q
4 1
5 1
6 1
1 2 22.0 Q
2 2 22.0 Q
3 2 22.0 Q
4 2
5 2
6 2

Final

Held on 9 February[4]

Rank Lane Name Nationality Time Notes
2 21.5
3 21.8
5 21.8
4 1 21.9e
5 4 21.9e
6 6 22.2e

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Results . thecgf.com . 24 October 2020.
  2. News: Empire Games results . 2 April 2021 . . 8 February 1950 . 9.
  3. Lewis finished first but was disqualified for running on line.
  4. News: Full Empire Games results . 2 April 2021 . . 10 February 1950 . 12.