0:00:22 > 0:00:26the Queen's Baton Relay Wales here
0:00:35 > 0:00:41year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow at our medal hopefuls for this
0:00:41 > 0:00:47We'll see. about some of Wales' past success.
0:00:47 > 0:01:07We'll also be delving on the programme.
0:01:19 > 0:01:38It's here that the baton's
0:01:38 > 0:01:43Back in 1958 Wales hosted the of 70 that it's visiting.
0:01:43 > 0:01:50Back in 1958 Wales hosted the Empire Games.
0:01:50 > 0:02:00memories of the games is Wales' in Cardiff back then has fond
0:02:00 > 0:02:06Ken Jones of Wales bringing it round the baton and here is the 664th.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11event ever held in Wales.
0:02:11 > 0:02:18and Commonwealth Games. the sixth British Empire
0:02:18 > 0:02:24and Commonwealth Games. nations descended on the capital.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28and Commonwealth Games. Wales was the smallest country ever
0:02:28 > 0:02:31and Commonwealth Games. and Commonwealth Games.
0:02:41 > 0:02:51memories of what was think everybody now has very fond
0:02:51 > 0:03:04at the old Arms Park, nor did miss one minute of the athletics
0:03:04 > 0:03:08at the old Arms Park, nor did on black and white television
0:03:08 > 0:03:11at the old Arms Park, nor did six lanes in the track, 30,000
0:03:19 > 0:03:21in athletics.
0:03:21 > 0:03:33miles, when Merryman almost beat performance of the Games was the six
0:03:33 > 0:03:50and travelled back to Nantymoel carrying this cherished signature.
0:03:50 > 0:03:58and travelled back to Nantymoel with 11 medals in those 1958 Games.
0:03:58 > 0:04:14Howard Winston's bantamweight and it was a real belter.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17Howard Winston's bantamweight over after the accident and he had
0:04:17 > 0:04:21Howard Winston's bantamweight he was a come forward fighter.
0:04:21 > 0:04:22Howard Winston's bantamweight a one-handed fighter.
0:04:22 > 0:04:36Howard Winston's bantamweight he did.
0:05:22 > 0:05:28It had only been made reinventing itself as well.
0:05:29 > 0:05:34It was certainly Cardiff put on a show to remember.
0:05:37 > 0:05:43boy was seeing the games and he was my boss saying to me that his little
0:05:47 > 0:05:52the day you die. Walk around Cardiff
0:05:52 > 0:05:55today and you would be hard pushed the day you die. Walk around Cardiff
0:06:12 > 0:06:18Those games inspired generations but the spirit of '58 lives on.
0:06:30 > 0:06:37Norman Richards who carried in Aberdare is 74-year-old
0:06:37 > 0:06:40Norman Richards who carried introduce the Queen's Baton Relay
0:06:40 > 0:06:50Norman Richards who carried Empire and Commonwealth Games.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52Norman, I'm expect things have
0:07:02 > 0:07:12How proud are you to people will enjoy it.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15How proud are you to and go for the hat-trick.
0:07:18 > 0:07:26A woman who knows about carrying a certain Michaela Breeze.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28A woman who knows about carrying David Morgan,
0:07:28 > 0:07:36A woman who knows about carrying the Commonwealth Games for Wales.
0:07:36 > 0:07:42is to the Olympics-a champion Commonwealth Games what Sir Redgrave
0:07:42 > 0:07:46is to the Olympics-a champion in Commonwealth Games history.
0:07:46 > 0:07:54The first title came two days in Commonwealth Games history.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57The first title came two days for a major championship
0:07:57 > 0:08:02The first title came two days for a major championship at 17.
0:08:02 > 0:08:12There were quite a few occasions for a major championship at 17.
0:08:12 > 0:08:26Winning the Games in 2002 I achieved from quitting.
0:08:37 > 0:08:41to be up the top for 24 years.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44if someone did?
0:08:45 > 0:08:57Welsh Commonwealth champions dominates the list of
0:08:57 > 0:09:03Empire Games in Cardiff in 1958 for his native Malay at the
0:09:03 > 0:09:06Empire Games in Cardiff in 1958 capital and switching allegiance to
0:09:13 > 0:09:17the millennium, one name stands out.
0:09:23 > 0:09:25and three silvers
0:09:25 > 0:09:35That's what she said at the time. after competing in Delhi in 2010.
0:09:35 > 0:09:37That's what she said at the time. of athletes
0:09:37 > 0:09:42That's what she said at the time. motivate them, to inspire them.
0:09:42 > 0:09:46That's what she said at the time. my way to try to do that.
0:09:46 > 0:09:58That's what competition looking at what I can do and I'm
0:10:15 > 0:10:24just because of the passion.
0:10:24 > 0:10:41I'm not coming out again done.
0:10:41 > 0:10:47she's running with the baton. hometown of Llandrindod Wells where
0:10:47 > 0:10:51she's running with the baton. home in the Outer Hebrides.
0:10:51 > 0:10:57she's running with the baton. been to meet her.
0:11:14 > 0:11:26Kirsty Wade is very determined indeed.
0:11:26 > 0:11:39Kirsty Wade is 1500 metres and 1800 metres.
0:11:39 > 0:11:47It has taken us 12 hours to get to days is a bit of a struggle.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50and a little bit windy
0:11:50 > 0:11:58This is not what Commonwealth Games because Kirsty owns the local B
0:12:12 > 0:12:20I teach exercise classes and I work at the local school.
0:12:30 > 0:12:41as a maiden name would eventually someone with McDermott
0:12:41 > 0:12:52The only problem I have is it is she grew up in Llandrindod Wells.
0:12:52 > 0:12:59The only problem I have is it is press a few buttons and end up
0:12:59 > 0:13:05What do you remember as opposed to two days.
0:13:07 > 0:13:09remember that far back!
0:13:09 > 0:13:12got selected
0:13:15 > 0:13:19of travelling and preparing
0:13:21 > 0:13:32I had just turned 20. in 1982.
0:13:37 > 0:13:44me and it was my first major win. won because it was so unexpected for
0:13:44 > 0:13:48me and it was my first major win. and really delighted.
0:13:48 > 0:13:52me and it was my first major win. but four years later in Edinburgh,
0:14:23 > 0:14:41I could then go on when I won the 800 it was with
0:14:41 > 0:14:45I could then go on and I was able to enjoy every minute
0:14:45 > 0:15:06We have fallen which was what I wanted,
0:15:06 > 0:15:17and if somebody had an eye for it, of memorabilia around the house
0:15:22 > 0:15:25every day the light is different.
0:15:25 > 0:15:27something interesting.
0:15:27 > 0:15:35I'm delighted to say she's made that of life.
0:15:37 > 0:15:50Even with the rain, it was an absolutely lovely day.
0:15:50 > 0:16:15It took me by surprise. so often it felt strange going for
0:16:17 > 0:16:27They are behind it as a city and a fabulous job.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31They are behind it as a city and it would be in a red vest.
0:16:39 > 0:16:42and we are here at the
0:16:45 > 0:16:48the person who started the relay
0:16:56 > 0:16:59his turn with the baton.
0:17:16 > 0:17:21It was an amazing year. golden moment, how do you reminisce?
0:17:21 > 0:17:23It was an amazing year. and went to
0:17:23 > 0:17:26It was an amazing year. done too much and I'm tired.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30years, one last race. you represent Wales once every four
0:17:30 > 0:17:33years, one last race. and Olympic medals.
0:17:52 > 0:17:55of the season.
0:18:11 > 0:18:19Training. for the day, all right?
0:18:19 > 0:18:22Training. jog a lap and sprint but there is
0:18:38 > 0:18:40and with no disrespect, it is
0:18:43 > 0:18:46I miss it every day.
0:18:51 > 0:18:59And at the end, like...
0:19:04 > 0:19:15Even now, I still can't believe it's
0:19:15 > 0:19:22have had at the top level for 15 or 16 years, internationally.
0:19:26 > 0:19:30that gap, I've got to be honest.
0:19:30 > 0:19:38This is Glasgow. every week, don't worry about it.
0:19:38 > 0:19:49and you know when you finish that your body is hurting
0:20:01 > 0:20:14It might have been recently
0:20:22 > 0:20:27but every time a pupil comes
0:20:27 > 0:20:38It is special but I'll be honest, they see your name.
0:20:38 > 0:20:42It is special but I'll be honest, and all I did, I was good
0:20:42 > 0:20:47It is special but I'll be honest, and I achieved if these things.
0:20:47 > 0:20:51It didn't sink in then and I didn't and I achieved if these things.
0:20:51 > 0:21:11After school dinners, until I was 16 or 17 that I realised
0:21:11 > 0:21:14After school dinners, an opportunity to represent
0:21:16 > 0:21:28it means so much to me. of a little event but for me,
0:21:28 > 0:21:31it means so much to me. the champion takes silver.
0:21:31 > 0:21:33it means so much to me. to come away with a medal, wouldn't
0:21:35 > 0:21:39or not my body allows me or my
0:21:41 > 0:21:48Team Christian. to match his suit!
0:21:48 > 0:21:53Which is your favourite picture? partner and daughter.
0:21:53 > 0:21:58Which is your favourite picture? in a dress!
0:21:58 > 0:22:12if he does hang his spikes up at the end of the summer
0:22:19 > 0:22:26Whatever happens this summer, it has but very nice!
0:22:26 > 0:22:50Lovely. at all these wonderful memories.
0:22:50 > 0:22:53Lovely. imagination of the Welsh public.
0:22:53 > 0:23:05Wales will be taking a team
0:23:05 > 0:23:07Wales will be taking a team and best will be competing.
0:23:07 > 0:23:15on an international stage. of those expected to shine
0:23:15 > 0:23:22Wales have a champion! the bronze medal for Wales.
0:23:48 > 0:23:53Jazz Carlin picked up gold in the in Glasgow this year.
0:23:54 > 0:24:00She's had a tough few years, she on her chances?
0:24:00 > 0:24:09This year she has year she stormed at the trials.
0:24:09 > 0:24:21can't see anyone in the Commonwealth in the world at the moment and I
0:24:21 > 0:24:27can't see anyone in the Commonwealth got away from Dai Green.
0:24:27 > 0:24:35Can 2014 be his comeback? got away from Dai Green.
0:24:35 > 0:24:37Can 2014 be his comeback? successful there and experience
0:24:38 > 0:24:42in the last couple of years so I'm
0:24:42 > 0:24:57with lots of Welsh fans and British on the podium attitude to do that
0:24:57 > 0:25:04He swapped Bridgend for Portuguese of my time.
0:25:04 > 0:25:05He swapped Bridgend for Portuguese sunshine for his training base,
0:25:05 > 0:25:11The aim holder is competing for Wales
0:25:12 > 0:25:16the colour has to be gold.
0:25:29 > 0:25:42Six so far. Bowls medals than Robert Weale.
0:25:42 > 0:25:45Six so far. in Scotland, to be honest.
0:25:59 > 0:26:04Non Stanford could make the podium.
0:26:04 > 0:26:26The girl of the world.
0:26:26 > 0:26:32The girl be really special.
0:26:52 > 0:26:58Delhi was just such an incredible experience and I think when you can
0:26:58 > 0:27:02Delhi was just such an incredible medals, I think it will set me up
0:27:02 > 0:27:06Delhi was just such an incredible so it is a big target for me now.
0:27:06 > 0:27:09Delhi was just such an incredible the next three months
0:27:09 > 0:27:17so much more about them so I have into them feel like I know
0:27:17 > 0:27:21and get gold in Glasgow? one better this time around
0:27:21 > 0:27:26She is a phenomenal athlete, has got every opportunity to.
0:27:31 > 0:27:39Any other top performers we the top performers, going for gold.
0:27:39 > 0:27:42Any other top performers we established stars, like Becky.
0:27:42 > 0:27:46Any other top performers we a great opportunity to compete on a
0:27:46 > 0:27:56thing, from my point of view. and development step is the exciting
0:27:57 > 0:28:00the baton has travelled over 730
0:28:00 > 0:28:03journey, a foggy Mountain Snowdon.
0:28:07 > 0:28:08Paralympian and Commonwealth
0:28:08 > 0:28:21hopeful, Aled Sion Davies, held at the aloft for the last time.
0:28:21 > 0:28:23hopeful, Aled Sion Davies, held 23rd.
0:28:23 > 0:28:26hopeful, Aled Sion Davies, held on our whirlwind trip around Wales.
0:28:26 > 0:28:28hopeful, Aled Sion Davies, held your appetite for the summer