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:
Gold and silver for England in women’s 100m breaststroke SB6 final
Maisie Summers-Newton took gold and Grace Harvey claimed silver in the women’s 100m breaststroke SB6 final.
The gold medallist said: “I’m really really happy. Coming off the back of the World Championships, it’s quite a tight turnaround, only five weeks. The Worlds was definitely our main goal but to come here and get the gold, it’s what I wanted to do.
“It’s a bit of a shame we didn’t get the heats this morning. That would’ve been fantastic to show the crowd what para-swimmers can do even more, but just to come out here in front of a home crowd and get a gold and silver, it’s incredible.”
Jake Jarman soars again to land third gold medal at Commonwealth Games
There’s an aura surrounding Jake Jarman right now. The young English gymnast soared high once again to seize a third gold medal as he continues to take this Commonwealth Games by storm.
A huge, beaming smile spread across the 20-year-old’s face after completing an impeccable floor routine at Arena Birmingham with a score of 14.666. A puff of smoke after clasping his hands together after delivering such precision: the realisation of yet more potential fulfilled and the springboard to what promises to be a special career.
Jarman deeply believes in maintaining an element of fun, a vital ingredient to his medal success, yet the validation from a brilliant team gold before edging out teammate James Hall for the all-around title on Sunday propelled him to yet more glory on the floor here.
Jake Jarman soars again to land third gold medal at Commonwealth Games
A perfect landing in his floor routine kept the prizes rolling in for one of the stars in Birmingham
Nick Brett surpasses his ‘Wonderbowl’ to claim Commonwealth gold for England
String quartet covers and polite applause aren’t the usual soundtrack to England versus Australia.
We’re used to seeing bitter battles play out in hostile environments like the Homebush or the Gabba, where no Pom is welcome.
The quaint surrounds of Victoria Park in Leamington Spa, the spiritual home of lawn bowls, was the setting for the latest iteration of the rivalry as England’s Nick Brett, Louis Ridout, and Jamie Chestney claimed gold in the men’s triples at the Commonwealth Games.
You would be hard pressed to find three more regular guys than these three.
The comparison to their Aussie counterparts was stark - bleach blonde hair all, a tradition for reigning Commonwealth champions - that wouldn’t look out of place on Bondi.
There is nothing normal about Brett’s ability to set up opportunities to score and bend the bias to his will.
He was the last man to send the sport viral, with his ‘Wonderbowl’ that was watched by millions within hours in 2019.
The 48-year-old civil servant pulled out shots in Leamington Spa that far surpassed that bowl that saw him dubbed the ‘Brad Pitt of Bowls’, and now Brett is hoping he’ll be better known as a Commonwealth gold medallist.
Nick Brett surpasses his ‘Wonderbowl’ to claim Commonwealth gold for England
England see off Australia 14-12 after a comeback threatened to undo good early work
Ashley McKenzie aims to inspire children with behaviour problems after judo gold
Double Commonwealth champion Ashley McKenzie wants to inspire children with behaviour problems to get into judo and thanked the sport for turning his life around after he earned gold at Coventry Arena.
McKenzie defeated fellow Englishman Samuel Hall to regain his Commonwealth title in the -60kg final, eight years after winning gold in Glasgow 2014.
The 33-year-old had to be consoled after being knocked out in the second round at Tokyo 2020 but was the polar opposite following his victory in Coventry and claimed judo helped him get his life back on track.
Ashley McKenzie aims to inspire children with behaviour problems after judo gold
McKenzie defeated fellow Englishman Samuel Hall to regain his Commonwealth title in the -60kg final, eight years after winning gold in Glasgow 2014.
Bronze for England in women’s 200m medley
Canadian teen sensation Summer McIntosh takes the gold as was expected but it’s a brilliant bronze for Abbie Wood!
The 15-year-old Canada talent was almost hauled in on the breaststroke length but pulled away to win in the final 50m.
England’s Abbie Wood did push for silver briefly but it’s still an excellent result to take third, behind Kaylee McKeown of Australia.
Adam Peaty didn’t sound too fussed about whether or not he took gold in the 50m breaststroke, pointing out he’s still early in his recovery work and that the goal is Paris 2024. He also noted his frustration with the starting gun taking too long.
“I’m still a second off. They need to really do something about that start, I’m not one to complain, but it’s getting ridiculous now. We’re on that block for a 50m, and you’re like this. And you never get held that long anywhere. We just have to adapt to that, hopefully tomorrow it’s a bit better,” he said.
“It’s only a 50m breaststroke [final tomorrow], I’m not going to overthink it. It’s one length of the bath. It doesn’t feel amazing but it doesn’t feel bad either.
“It’ll probably be my last attempt tomorrow [at this race in the Commonwealth Games]. I’m not bothered about it. In the grand scheme of things, it’s about two years time [at the Olympics]. That’s no disrespect [to here] but… I’m still four weeks into my programme, I can’t put too many expectations on myself.”
Katie Shanahan celebrates after two bronze medals for Scotland
Katie Shanahan has spoken to BBC Sport after taking bronze in the women’s 200m backstroke.
“I didn’t think I’d get a medal at all! I’ve 100% exceeded my expectations. I came in just hoping to make a few finals and have a bit of fun, so to come away with two bronze medals...!”
Commonwealth Games latest roundup
Singapore have beaten England 3-2 in the men’s table tennis semi-finals. That means England will face Nigeria or India in the bronze medal match, with the other semi on the way.
In the 54-57kg featherweight boxing, Northern Ireland’s Jude Gallagher has beaten England’s Niall Farrell with a first-round stoppage. Gallagher progresses to the quarter-finals.
England have thrashed Northern Ireland in the netball though, a 71-27 victory after an evening of changes to the team.
Nick Brett surpasses his ‘Wonderbowl’ to claim Commonwealth gold for England
String quartet covers and polite applause aren’t the usual soundtrack to England versus Australia.
We’re used to seeing bitter battles play out in hostile environments like the Homebush or the Gabba, where no Pom is welcome.
The quaint surrounds of Victoria Park in Leamington Spa, the spiritual home of lawn bowls, was the setting for the latest iteration of the rivalry as England’s Nick Brett, Louis Ridout, and Jamie Chestney claimed gold in the men’s triples at the Commonwealth Games.
You would be hard pressed to find three more regular guys than these three.
The comparison to their Aussie counterparts was stark - bleach blonde hair all, a tradition for reigning Commonwealth champions - that wouldn’t look out of place on Bondi.
There is nothing normal about Brett’s ability to set up opportunities to score and bend the bias to his will.
Nick Brett surpasses his ‘Wonderbowl’ to claim Commonwealth gold for England
England see off Australia 14-12 after a comeback threatened to undo good early work
Tom Dean ‘really happy’ after 100m silver
Tom Dean took silver in the men’s 100m freestyle final and proclaimed himself delighted with the entire top three outcome. “I’m really happy with that - me, Kyle Chalmers and Duncan on the podium. Such a great result and such fun. Always incredible to be in front of this lot,” he said.
“I can’t stop smiling every time. It just goes nuts, it’s brilliant honestly! It’s just a natural response when you have such incredible support and adoration for the athletes, especially the English.
“I knew I was going to have to go with him [Chalmers]. He’s such a strong swimmer and his back end is notoriously strong. You can see how much that race meant to him, it was a great result.”
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