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1970 British Commonwealth Games information


IX British Commonwealth Games
Host cityEdinburgh, Scotland
Nations42
Athletes1,744 (inc. officials)
Events121 events in 10 sports
Opening16 July 1970
Closing25 July 1970
Opened byPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Athlete's OathCrawford Fairbrother
Queen's Baton Final RunnerJim Alder
Main venueMeadowbank Stadium
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The 1970 British Commonwealth Games (Scottish Gaelic: Geamannan a 'Cho-fhlaitheis Bhreatainn 1970) was held in Edinburgh, Scotland, from 16 to 25 July 1970. This was the first time the name British Commonwealth Games was adopted, the first time metric units rather than imperial units were used in all events, and also the first time the event was held in Scotland. Also, the event saw the first unique Games trademark logo: an emblem showing the Games emblem intertwined with a St Andrews Cross and a thistle. The event was followed by the 1970 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for wheelchair athletes.

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