Commonwealth Games 2022 LIVE: Laura Muir storms to 1500m gold after England win women’s hockey title
Follow day 10 at the 2022 Commonwealth Games with 45 gold medals up for grabs
A thrilling penultimate day at Birmingham 2022 has delivered more action to this thoroughly entertaining Commonwealth Games, with 45 gold medals in total set to be dished out by the end of the evening.
Tonight was all about Laura Muir, and the Scotland star produced a brilliant kick to win gold in the women’s 1500m final, adding to her 800m bronze from the previous evening. Later, a wide-open men’s 800m final, was won by Kenya’s Wyclife Kinyamal ahead of Australia’s Peter Bol, with England’s Ben Pattison taking bronze.
Eilish McColgan added to her 10,000m gold with a gutsy silver in the 5,000m and there was further joy as England’s women wrapped up the action at the Alexander Stadium with a dramatic gold in the 4x400m final. It was short lived, however, after the team was disqualified following a lane infringment.
Earlier, home-town hero Matt Hudson-Smith was left disappointed when forced to settle for silver in the men’s 400m, while Victoria Ohuruogu was more upbeat, grabbing a silver in the women’s 400m final. There was drama in the 4x100m relay finals, with England men and Nigeria women prevailing.
In the afternoon, a dramatic men’s cycling road race saw Geraint Thomas fall just short with a late push to break the lead group, leaving New Zealand’s Aaron Gate to sprint clear and win a fourth gold at these Games. And in the result of the day, England pulled off a shock to stun Australia and win Commonwealth gold in the women’s hockey final. Follow all the action throughout the evening below:
England’s Commonwealth Games gold dreams ended by India
England’s dreams of a maiden Commonwealth Games cricket final against Australia were ended by an upset loss to India in the semi-finals.
Skipper Nat Sciver admitted that she had never even considered the possibility that England would not be going for gold, but it was her run-out that eventually swung this four-run defeat at Edgbaston.
Indian opener Smriti Mandhana laid the platform for India to make 164-5 from their 20 overs, England heading out to chase needing the highest successful chase in a women’s T20 international on these shores.
England’s Commonwealth Games gold dreams ended by India
India 164-5 beat England 160-6 by four runs: Smriti Mandhana did the bulk of the damage with the bat before three run-outs proved fatal to England’s hopes of a successful chase
England lose to Australia in the netball semi-finals
An incredible performance from the Aussies sees them guarantee a silver medal as they move into the final of the netball on Sunday.
They were clinical and ruthless, bowing England away with any opportunity they had through the match. England’s title defence comes to an end as England are beaten 51-60.
England face Australia in netball semi-finals
There’s still loads to do as England can’t turn the ball around quickly enough. Five minutes to play and the seven-goal difference remains.
It’s a hugely uphill battle for the roses now.
England face Australia in netball semi-finals
England have cut the deficit to seven with 11 minutes of the match to go. Now it’s down to six! 42-48.
It’s very tense inside as England look to draw level with Australia once more. A good attack from the Aussies sees them score and more back to seven in front.
England face Australia in netball semi-finals
A steal for England right at the end of the third quarter cuts the gap to nine points ahead of the final 15 minutes. The roses still trail 36-45 and it’ll be an exceptional final quarter if they’re to win this game.
England face Australia in netball semi-finals
Jade Clarke is back on for England. Laura Malcolm to the bench as Stacey Francis-Bayman takes over from Layla Guscoth to try in that defensive end.
No matter the changes though England can’t take control of this game. Australia are too good, the crowd are encouraging the home side but the Aussies are now 11-points in front.
32-43. Three minutes of the third quarter to go.
Gemma Frizelle overjoyed by unexpected Commonwealth Games gold
Gemma Frizelle admitted she did not expect to win a gold medal for Wales in the rhythmic gymnastics hoop final after overcoming injury problems to compete.
Set to Nessun Dorma, which is her mother’s favourite song, the 24-year-old topped the leaderboard with a total of 28.700 to edge past Cyprus’ Anna Sokolova and Canada’s Carmel Kallemaa who scored 28.300 and 28.200, respectively.
The result is Wales’ first gold in the hoop, and Frizelle revealed the result came as a surprise.
“I just didn’t ever expect it,” she said. “Yeah it’s just amazing, I can’t believe it to be honest, so I don’t know, I can’t process it!
“When I did my routine I didn’t know if it was a good routine or not, but judging by my coach’s reaction I thought it was, because she was crying.
“When I got my score, I knew it was a good score especially for myself and it was just waiting then for everyone else’s to come in.
“It was really nerve-wracking, but I just basically stood by the TV watching.”
Gemma Frizelle did not expect to win a gold medal after overcoming back injury
The 24-year-old edged to victory in the rhythmic gymnastics hoop final to top the podium for Wales.
England face Australia in netball semi-finals
England are getting a bit rattled with some of the decisions from the referees. They’d cut the gap down to five points but after two or three calls go against them they lose their concentration and the Aussies take advantage.
They come down the court four times without reply and move nine points ahead.
It’s 27-36 with nine minutes to play in the third quarter.
Home nations in boxing semi-finals
Oof, that’s unlucky for Scotland’s Matthew McHale who is a tiling instructor when he’s not fighting in the ring.
In a tight contest the semi-final between him and NI’s Dylan Eagleson comes down to a split decision. Both men think they’ve won it but going through to the final is... the Northern Ireland boxer.
McHale has to settle for a bronze.
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