1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games



The 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Kingston, Jamaica, from 4 to 13 August 1966. This was the first time that the Games had been held outside the so-called White Dominions. They were followed by the 1966 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for wheelchair athletes. Jamaica remains the only host nation of a Commonwealth Games that did not win at least one gold medal in its own games.

Host selection
Kingston was elected host in Rome, Italy at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Participating teams
34 teams were represented at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. (Teams competing for the first time are shown in bold).

Swimming

 * Men's events


 * Women's events