England competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia between 4 and 15 April 2018. It was England's 21st appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having participated at every Games since their inception in 1930.
England sent a total of 394 athletes across all 18 sports, making it the largest team ever to represent the nation at an overseas sporting event. However, only 388 athletes competed. Triathlete Alistair Brownlee was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony.
With Birmingham as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the English segment was performed during the Closing Ceremony.
Video England at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Competitors
Maps England at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Medallists
Athletics
On 24 October 2017, Commonwealth Games England announced a squad of 75 athletes consisting of 35 men and 40 women. Since the initial announcement, selected relay athletes were given permission to fill any remaining slots in the individual sprints.
On 11 December 2017, Commonwealth Games England announced the selection of eighteen athletes to compete in the para-athletic events in Gold Coast. Jade Jones will compete in both the para-athletics and paratriathlon.
Key:
- Q = Qualified for the next round
- q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
- DNS = Did not start
- DNF = Did not finish
- DSQ = Disqualified
- GR = Games record
- NR = National record
- N/A = Round not applicable for the event
- Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round
Note-Ranks given for track events are across all heats
Men
- Track & road events
- Field Events
- Combined events - Decathlon
Women
- Track & road events
- Field events
- Combined events - Heptathlon
Relay competitors named in italics did not participate in the corresponding finals.
Badminton
On 8 February 2018, Team England announced its squad of 10 players, 5 of which are male and 5 female.
- Singles
- Doubles
- Mixed team
- Summary
- Squad
- Pool C
Basketball
England has qualified both men's and women's teams for a total of 24 athletes. The men's team was invited by FIBA and the CGF, while the women's team qualified as being one of the top three ranked teams in the Commonwealth (minus the host nation Australia). Each team will consist of twelve players.
Both teams were announced on 16 March 2018.
- Summary
Men's tournament
- Roster
- Pool B
- Qualifying final
Women's tournament
- Roster
The following is the England roster in the women's basketball tournament of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
- Pool A
- Qualifying Final
- Semi-final
- Final
Beach volleyball
England qualified both men's and women's teams based on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Rankings as at 31 October 2017. On 23 November 2017, Commonwealth Games England announced the selection of the two pairs who will compete for England at the Games.
Boxing
On 6 February 2018, Team England announced its squad of 12 boxers, 8 of which are male and 4 female.
- Men
- Women
Cycling
On 6 March 2018, Team England announced its squad of 27 cyclists, of which 14 are male and 13 female.
Road
Track
- Sprint
- Keirin
- Time trial
- Pursuit
- Points race
- Scratch race
Mountain bike
Diving
On 5 February 2018, Team England announced its squad of 13 divers, 9 of which are male and 4 female.
- Men
- Women
Gymnastics
On 12 February 2018, Team England announced its squad of 3 rhythmic gymnasts. The initial 10-strong artistic gymnastics squad (5 men and 5 women) was added on 21 February 2018 and the current make-up is correct as of 28 March 2018.
Artistic
- Men
- Team Final & Individual Qualification
- Individual Finals
- Women
- Team Final & Individual Qualification
- Individual Finals
Rhythmic
- Team Final & Individual Qualification
- Individual Finals
Hockey
England qualified both a men's and women's hockey team by placing in the top nine (excluding the host nation, Australia) among Commonwealth nations in the FIH World Rankings as of October 31 2017. Each team consists of 18 athletes, for a total of 36.
The men's team was announced on 12 March 2018. Following an initial announcement on 15 March 2018, the women's team was confirmed on 20 March 2018.
- Summary
Key:
- FT = After full time
- P = Match decided by penalty-shootout
Men's tournament
- Squad
- Pool B
- Semi-finals
- Bronze medal match
Women's tournament
- Squad
- Pool A
- Semi-finals
- Bronze medal match
Lawn bowls
On 13 November 2017, Commonwealth Games England announced a full squad consisting of 15 bowlers, 9 of which are male and 6 female. Along with the other athletes, 2 directors were announced, Mark and Sue Wherry, who will assist the visually impaired athletes in the para-lawn bowls.
- Men
- Women
- Para-bowls
Netball
England qualified a netball team by virtue of being ranked in the top 11 (excluding the host nation, Australia) of the INF World Rankings on 1 July 2017.
The squad was announced on 14 February 2018.
- Summary
- Squad
- Pool B
- Semi Final
- Final
Rugby sevens
England qualified both men's and women's teams by finishing as one of the top nine Commonwealth Games Association sides in the 2016-17 World Rugby Sevens Series and as one of the top six sides at the 2016-17 World Rugby Women's Sevens Series respectively, as of 1 July 2017. Each team gets 12 players and a reserve.
The women's squad was announced on 26 March 2018. The men's squad was provisionally selected a few days later, although it was not officially announced until 3 April 2018.
- Summary
Men's tournament
- Squad
- Pool B
- Semi-finals
- Bronze medal match
Women's tournament
- Squad
- Pool B
- Semi-finals
- Bronze medal match
Shooting
On 6 December 2017, Team England announced the majority of its 21-strong squad (13 men and 8 women). Another shooter was added at a later date.
- Men
- Pistol/Small bore
- Shotgun
- Women
- Pistol/Small bore
- Shotgun
- Open
- Queen's Prize (full bore)
Squash
On 16 February 2018, Team England announced its squad of 9 players, consisting of 5 men and 4 women.
- Singles
- Doubles
Swimming
Team England announced its squad in two tranches.
The first tranche of 15 swimmers was announced on 4 October 2017. After the Swim England National Winter Championships, a second tranche of 24 swimmers was announced on 5 January 2018.
Jonathan Fox and Oliver Hynd have since withdrawn after their recent reclassifications by the IPC.
Men
Women
Qualifiers for the latter rounds (Q) of all events were decided on a time only basis, therefore positions shown are overall results versus competitors in all heats.
Relay competitors named in italics did not participate in the corresponding finals.
Table tennis
On 7 February 2018, Team England announced its squad of 11 players, 6 of which are male and 5 female.
- Singles
- Doubles
- Team
- Para-sport
Triathlon
On 29 November 2017, Team England announced its squad of 10 triathletes, consisting of 5 men and 5 women.
- Individual
- Mixed Relay
- Paratriathlon
Weightlifting
On 12 January 2018, Team England announced its squad of 18 weightlifters and powerlifters, 8 of which are male and 10 female.
- Men
- Women
Powerlifting
Wrestling
On 13 February 2018, Team England announced its squad of 5 wrestlers, which consists of 4 men and 1 woman.
- Men
- Women
References
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