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:
Commonwealth Games: Lawn bowls
In the men’s singles, England’s Jamie Walker has been defeated by Australia’s Aaron Wilson 21-16 to end his medal hopes.
Wilson advances to the semi-finals where he will face Scotland’s Iain McLean, who thrashed Canada’s Ryan Bester 21-4.
Nothern Ireland’s Gary Kelly will take on Fairul Izwan Abd Muin of Malaysia in the other semi-final.
Commonwealth Games: Diving latest
The diving is underway at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre with the prelims for the women’s 1m springboard.
Scotland’s Grace Reid is the favourite for the title and has been tipped to defend her gold medal from the Gold Coast four years ago.
Reid is looking will be looking for a confidence-boosting performance after she failed to make the Olympic final in the 3m springboard last summer.
She opens with scores of 48.30 and 54.00.
Commonwealth Games: Medal table
1) Australia - 50 gold, 42 silver, 40 bronze - 132 total
2) England - 42 gold, 44 silver, 32 bronze -118 total
3) Canada - 17 gold, 20 silver, 22 brone - 59 total
4) New Zealand - 16 gold, 10 silver, 11 bronze - 37 total
5) Scotland - 7 gold, 8 silver, 19 bronze - 34 total
6) South Africa - 7 gold, 7 silver, 8 bronze - 22 total
7) India - 6 gold, 7 silver, 7 bronze - 20 total
8) Nigeria - 5 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze - 13 total
9) Wales - 4 gold, 4 silver, 10 bronze - 18 total
10) Malaysia - 4 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze - 9 total
Police probe disappearance of three Sri Lankan athletes at Commonwealth Games
Birmingham police have opened an investigation into the disappearance of three members of the Sri Lankan Commonwealth Games team, while all remaining athletes and officials from the country have been asked to hand in their passports.
A team spokesperson confirmed that a wrestler, a judoka and a judo coach have vanished from their accommodation at the Commonwealth Games athletes village.
Sri Lanka is experiencing civil unrest amid its worst ever economic crisis, with the country’s parliament declaring a state of emergency last week.
As quoted by the Associated Press, spokesperson Gobinath Sivarajah told The Telegraph in India: “We have asked all athletes and officials to submit their passports to our respective venue officials in all the villages after the incident.
“The police are investigating and the three cannot cross the UK borders. What has happened is really unfortunate.”
Police probe disappearance of three Sri Lankan athletes at Commonwealth Games
Birmingham police have opened an investigation into the disappearance of three members of the Sri Lankan Commonwealth Games team.
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix dives to gold as First Dates star dad Fred watches on
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix reacts to stunning gold: “I was peaceful throughout, but on the last dive I had quite shaky calves, I think that definitely helped with the push that I needed,” Spendolini-Sirieix said.
“Overall I had so much fun, I’ve never had that much fun in a competition. I’ve got a hot chocolate waiting for me!
“I’m very, very happy. It’s amazing for it to be on home soil, a home games, the first time that I’ve actually had a crowd because I didn’t have one at Tokyo and at the other internationals I’ve done I haven’t really had a big crowd.
“It’s been incredible, I’ve had so much fun. I wasn’t really scared I was so peaceful, so I’m just really, really happy with how it went.”
Spendolini-Sirieix will return to the pool on Saturday when she competes in the women’s synchronised 10m platform event alongside Eden Cheng.
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix dives to gold as First Dates star dad Fred watches on
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix celebrated her Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women’s 10-metre platform final with a hot chocolate – which probably would not have taken her dad Fred too long to whisk up.
The 17-year-old delivered a first senior international victory on Thursday evening at Sandwell Aquatics Centre, finishing ahead of England’s team-mate Lois Toulson to top the leaderboard by a huge 20.20 points.
Fred Sirieix, the maitre d’ on Channel 4’s First Dates, enjoyed every moment of watching his daughter go for gold, sharing a video clip of her competing on his Instagram account.
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix dives to gold as First Dates star dad Fred watches on
The First Dates star proudly watched on as the 17-year-old took the title in the women’s 10-metre platform final
Commonwealth Games: Today’s early timings
Diving
- Women’s 1m Springboard Preliminary (10.05)
- Men’s Synchronised 3m Springboard Final (11.18)
Athletics
- Women’s 1500m Round 1 (11.15)
Gymnastics - Rhythmic
- Individual All-Around Final (13.30)
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England made experience count as they sunk reigning world champions New Zealand 54-44 to book a Commonwealth Games netball semi-final against Australia.
England were never behind as they fashioned a one-point half-time advantage before pulling away to lead by six at end of the third quarter and staged another final quarter surge to secure a 10-point cushion.
The result, in front of a raucous home crowd at the NEC Arena, means Jess Thirlby’s team will face a rematch of the memorable 2018 final against the Australians, who suffered a shock 57-55 defeat to Jamaica earlier on Thursday in their final group stage game.
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Laura Muir bids for more Scottish track success on day eight at Alexander Stadium while Jack Laugher goes for a sixth Commonwealth Games diving gold alongside his new synchro partner Anthony Harding.
Here are some of Friday’s highlights ahead of day eight in Birmingham.
Commonwealth Games day eight: Laura Muir targets more Scottish success
Jack Laugher will also be in action in the men’s 3m synchro competition.
England thump New Zealand to set up India semi-final at Commonwealth Games
England will face India on Saturday with a place in the Commonwealth Games final at stake after routing New Zealand, chasing down a meagre 72 in just 11.4 overs to top Group B.
After a seven-wicket win in their most dominant display at Birmingham 2022 so far, England avoided a semi-final showdown against Australia, Group A winners and the overwhelming gold medal favourites.
But in spite of the absence of injured captain Heather Knight, England are gradually gaining in confidence after a disappointing winter as they recorded a sixth successive T20 victory this summer.
Katherine Brunt was almost unplayable in the powerplay, finishing with outstanding figures of 3-1-4-2, as New Zealand limped to 71 for nine before England cruised to their third consecutive group win.
England thump New Zealand to set up India semi-final at Commonwealth Games
England avoided a semi-final showdown against Australia.
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