1. Sydney 1938
This was just the third Commonwealth Games in history and, due to World War Two, the last games until 1950. Australia came away on top of the medal tally, with 25 gold medals, 19 silver and 22 bronze medals.
2. Melbourne 2006
For the first time in the history of the Commonwealth Games, the Queen’s Baton visited every Commonwealth nation and territory taking part in the Games – a journey of 180,000km. Australia finished on top of the medal tally for the fifth time in a row, with 84 gold medals, 69 silver and 69 bronze medals.
3. Gold Coast 2018
The 21st Commonwealth Games in history, 71 nations competed in the games. The Games saw the dropping of Judo from the sports schedule, and the reintroduction of basketball and debut of women’s rugby sevens and beach volleyball. Australia finished on top of the medal tally with 80 gold medals, 59 silver and 59 bronze medals.
