Marilyn Neufville, Jamaica, 1970 Commonwealth Games

Category

Library Item

Item no

31552

Title

Marilyn Neufville, Jamaica, 1970 Commonwealth Games

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1970

Size

25.1 x 20.3 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Marilyn Neufville won Gold in the 400 metres in Edinburgh in 1970. She was born in Jamaica but emigrated to Great Britain as a child.

The City of Edinburgh has played host to The Commonwealth Games twice in the history of the competition, in 1970 and 1986. The 1970 games were held from the 16th of July till the 25th of July. 1,744 athletes from 42 nations competed in the events which included athletics, badminton, boxing, cycling, swimming and fencing to name but a few. Scots won 25 medals at their home games including six gold and eight silver. It became known as a game of firsts as it was the first games to use the metric system to measure distances and to use new video photo finish technology. It was also the first time in the competition's nine year history that Queen Elizabeth II attended as Head of the Commonwealth.

Exhibitions with this item

Other views of this item

Related images

Read how our collections have inspired people taking part in events, visits and community groups. Use the slider or navigation arrows to see more responses.