M2006 FACTS
Today marks the 11th year since our last home Games.
In 2006, Australia proved its ability to successfully hold a large scale multi-sport event.
Australia produced its most fruitful Commonwealth team yet, winning 221 medals – 84 of them gold.
Today not only marks 11 years since our last Games, it also marks 385 days until our next.
Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games || 4 – 15 April
‘United by the moment’
71 nations & territories
5766 athletes & team officials
Australia – largest team of 535
17 Sports
245 events
Re-live the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games