The host nation’s Chef de mission says he is proud of his ‘young, ambitious team’ after England won a record 176 medals in Birmingham
England finished with a record 176 medals – 57 of them gold – at Birmingham 2022 but fell narrowly short of the goal of outperforming table-topping Australia at the homeDriven by dominance across sports such as gymnastics and diving, England beat their previous record of 174 at Glasgow 2014 and, although Australia finished ahead on the leaderboard with 178 medals, Team England’s chef de mission, Mark England, hailed the efforts of his team.
The success from British athletes was complemented by the positive vibes and full crowds in Birmingham as thedespite continued discussion about the relevance or otherwise of the Commonwealth Games today. “The people of Birmingham have showcased the best of the city, they’ve showcased the best of the support for the athletes, in a way that I think many people perhaps might not have imagined or maybe not previously seen,” said England.
Reid additionally expressed his belief that Birmingham could use the Commonwealth Games as a pathway towards possibly bidding for a future Olympic Games: “The people of Birmingham, and the venues here, have shown that they could certainly be part of an Olympic bid.”
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