Athletics at the 1986 Commonwealth Games
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At the 1986 Commonwealth Games, the athletics events were held at the Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland. A total of 41 events were contested, of which 23 by male and 18 by female athletes.
Athletics at the 1986 Commonwealth Games
Steve Cram did an 800/1500 m middle-distance double for England.
Robert de Castella (right) won the marathon title for Australia.
Tessa Sanderson set a Games record for the javelin gold medal.
Athletics at the 1982 Commonwealth Games
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At the 1982 Commonwealth Games, the athletics events took place at the QE II Stadium in Brisbane, Australia from 3–9 October 1982. A total of 39 events were contested, 23 for men and 16 for women athletes.
Athletics at the 1982 Commonwealth Games
Home athlete Robert de Castella (on the right, pictured in 1983) won the marathon – his first major title.