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Scottish runner breaks mother’s 32-year record in all-time great finish

The huge upset victory is being hailed as one of the defining moments in distance running history.

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Scotland’s Eilish McColgan broke her mother Liz’s 32-year unbroken Commonwealth Games record.

Athlete collapses at the Commonwealth Games after ‘extravagant’ and ‘unnecessary’ act

The rising star could end up paying a big price after being wheelchaired out of the venue.

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Samukonga needed to be wheelchaired out of the stadium.

Rival’s ‘rookie error’ hands Aussie champion Comm Games lifeline

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Jake Doran wins through to the semi-finals on a rival’s brain fade.

Rohan Browning reflects on ‘humiliating’ moment after scorching 100m heat

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Rohan Browning has put nerves and some inconsistent form behind him to join countryman Jake Doran in the semi-finals of the Men’s 100m sprint event at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Marathon favourite misses gold medal after heartbreaking setback

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David Weir reckons with his bad luck after the marathon finish.

Aussie world champion tests positive for COVID on eve of Comm Games

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EUGENE, OREGON - JULY 22: Kelsey-Lee Barber of Team Australia celebrates after winning gold in the Women's Javelin Final on day eight of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 22, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)