Leslie Massey
Australia's Diamonds have won the country's 1000th Commonwealth Games gold medal, beating Jamaica 55-51 in the netball final in Birmingham. The Diamonds dominated early on and in the third quarter, and their victory was made all the more impressive by the hostile English crowd, who booed the Australian team. This win marks Australia's fourth Commonwealth title, re-establishing them as one of the world's dominant sports teams.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date | 7th or 8th August 2022 |
| Location | Birmingham, UK |
| Sport | Netball |
| Team | Diamonds |
| Captain | Liz Watson |
| Opponent | Jamaica |
| Score | 55-51 |
| Attendance | 8000 |
| Previous Record | 4 Commonwealth titles, 11 World Cups, 6 Quad Series wins |
| Previous Commonwealth Games Loss | 2018, to England |
| Previous Match Against Jamaica | Jamaica won |
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Australia's 1000th Commonwealth Games gold medal
The Diamonds dominated early on and then again in the third quarter, before running out victors in front of 8000 fans. The match was a physical one, with the Australians standing tall against the determined Jamaicans, who mounted a final-quarter comeback before the Diamonds held on to win.
The netball win was Australia's seventh gold medal on the penultimate day of competition, which yielded a total of 19 medals. It was also the Diamonds' second Commonwealth gold since 2002 and their fourth overall, re-establishing them as one of the world's dominant netball teams.
The milestone gold was a revenge triumph for the Diamonds, coming just days after Jamaica's 'Sunshine Girls' beat them in the final round game. The win also reversed their loss to England in the 2018 final.
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Diamonds defeat Jamaica
The Diamonds' defeat at the hands of Jamaica in the 2022 Commonwealth Games came as a shock to many. Jamaica recorded its first win over Australia at the Commonwealth Games, with a 57-55 victory in a thrilling pool match in Birmingham. Both teams entered the final game of Pool A undefeated, with Jamaica's previous best finish at a Commonwealth Games being a bronze medal.
The Diamonds had not lost a single quarter all tournament, but Jamaica jumped out to a 7-3 lead, with Jhaniele Fowler doing as she pleased. Australia worked their way back into the contest, with Gretel Bueta matching Fowler's 10 first-quarter goals. The Diamonds took a one-goal lead to the first break and opened up a 27-23 lead in the second quarter. However, Jamaica stormed home to get within one goal at the long break.
The third quarter was dominated by the Diamonds, who took a six-goal lead before Jamaica's late surge in the final term. Jamaica continued to get plenty of turnover balls but struggled to convert down the court, while the Diamonds' midcourt defence was dominated by surges from captain Liz Watson. The game was a physical contest, with players tussling and scraping for the ball.
The Diamonds' loss put an end to their winning streak at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. However, they bounced back to defeat Jamaica in the gold medal game, claiming Australia's 1000th Commonwealth Games gold medal. The Diamonds dominated early and in the third quarter, running out victors 55-51 in front of 8000 screaming fans.
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Australia's Diamonds have won their country's 1000th Commonwealth Games gold medal in Birmingham, beating Jamaica 55-51 in the netball final. The Diamonds dominated early on and in the third quarter, with captain Liz Watson leading the team to victory in front of 8000 fans. This win marks Australia's fourth Commonwealth title in netball, along with 11 World Cups and six Quad Series wins across all sports.
The Diamonds' win against Jamaica was particularly sweet as it came just days after Jamaica's 'Sunshine Girls' beat them in the pool stage. The Diamonds had also lost to England in the 2018 final, so this win was a chance for the team to get revenge. The game was a physical match-up, with the Jamaicans mounting final-quarter pressure, but the Australians held on to win.
The gold medal match was a memorable moment in the history of the Commonwealth Games, with Australia becoming the first country to reach four figures in the competition. This win also cements Australia's spot at the top of the Commonwealth table, celebrating a proud sporting history.
The Diamonds' victory is a testament to their hard work and passion, with captain Liz Watson stating, "We just wanted to really show that we are the world's best, we work hard and play with passion. I think we showed that." The team's determination and resilience shone through, and they were able to reverse their previous losses and bring home the gold medal.
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Fourth Commonwealth Games gold
The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham saw Australia win its 1000th Commonwealth Games gold medal. The Australian Diamonds netball team secured the milestone gold, defeating Jamaica 55-51 in the final. This was their fourth Commonwealth title, in addition to 11 World Cups and six Quad Series wins.
The Diamonds' victory in Birmingham was especially sweet as it came after a shock loss to Jamaica in the final round game. The team was booed by the crowd, which made the win all the more impressive. The Diamonds dominated early on and in the third quarter, and held on to win a gripping match.
The 2022 Commonwealth Games was the fourth time Australia had hosted the event. The first was in 1938, then known as the British Empire Games, in Sydney. The 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario, were the first of what later became the Commonwealth Games. Australia has been the highest-achieving team for 13 editions of the Games and has won at least one gold medal in every Games.
Australia's dominance at the "friendly games" began in 1930, taking home three gold medals and finishing fifth on the medal tally. The 2018 Commonwealth Games, held on the Gold Coast, saw Australia top the medal table for the fourth time in the past five Commonwealth Games, winning the most golds (80) and most medals overall (198).
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Birmingham 2022
Australia's netball team, the Diamonds, won the country's 1000th Commonwealth Games gold medal in Birmingham in 2022. The Diamonds beat Jamaica 55-51 in the final, in front of 8000 fans. This win marked Australia's fourth Commonwealth title, along with 11 World Cups and six Quad Series wins.
The Diamonds dominated early on and in the third quarter, but the Jamaicans pressed until the end, scoring in bunches and giving the Diamonds a scare. The Australian team had lost to Jamaica just three days earlier, but they managed to shut down the world's best player, Jhaniele Fowler, and take their revenge.
The gold medal match was a physical encounter, with the Australians standing tall against the determined Jamaicans. The Diamonds had also suffered a shock loss to Jamaica in the final round game, so this win was particularly sweet. Captain Liz Watson said: "We just wanted to really show that we are the world’s best, we work hard and play with passion. I think we showed that."
The milestone gold medal was Australia's seventh on the penultimate day of competition in Birmingham, which yielded a total of 19 medals. This cemented Australia's spot at the top of the Commonwealth table.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, the Diamonds won Australia's 1000th Commonwealth Games gold medal.
The Diamonds won the gold medal in a thrilling 55-51 netball victory over Jamaica.
The Diamonds won the gold medal at the NEC Stadium in Birmingham, UK.
