Queen's Baton Relay Wales

the Queen's Baton Relay Wales here

year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow at our medal hopefuls for this

We'll see. about some of Wales' past success.

We'll also be delving on the programme.

It's here that the baton's

Back in 1958 Wales hosted the of 70 that it's visiting.

Back in 1958 Wales hosted the Empire Games.

memories of the games is Wales' in Cardiff back then has fond

Ken Jones of Wales bringing it round the baton and here is the 664th.

event ever held in Wales.

and Commonwealth Games. the sixth British Empire

and Commonwealth Games. nations descended on the capital.

and Commonwealth Games. Wales was the smallest country ever

and Commonwealth Games. and Commonwealth Games.

memories of what was think everybody now has very fond

at the old Arms Park, nor did miss one minute of the athletics

at the old Arms Park, nor did on black and white television

at the old Arms Park, nor did six lanes in the track, 30,000

in athletics.

miles, when Merryman almost beat performance of the Games was the six

and travelled back to Nantymoel carrying this cherished signature.

and travelled back to Nantymoel with 11 medals in those 1958 Games.

Howard Winston's bantamweight and it was a real belter.

Howard Winston's bantamweight over after the accident and he had

Howard Winston's bantamweight he was a come forward fighter.

Howard Winston's bantamweight a one-handed fighter.

Howard Winston's bantamweight he did.

It had only been made reinventing itself as well.

It was certainly Cardiff put on a show to remember.

boy was seeing the games and he was my boss saying to me that his little

the day you die. Walk around Cardiff

today and you would be hard pushed the day you die. Walk around Cardiff

Those games inspired generations but the spirit of '58 lives on.

Norman Richards who carried in Aberdare is 74-year-old

Norman Richards who carried introduce the Queen's Baton Relay

Norman Richards who carried Empire and Commonwealth Games.

Norman, I'm expect things have

How proud are you to people will enjoy it.

How proud are you to and go for the hat-trick.

A woman who knows about carrying a certain Michaela Breeze.

A woman who knows about carrying David Morgan,

A woman who knows about carrying the Commonwealth Games for Wales.

is to the Olympics-a champion Commonwealth Games what Sir Redgrave

is to the Olympics-a champion in Commonwealth Games history.

The first title came two days in Commonwealth Games history.

The first title came two days for a major championship

The first title came two days for a major championship at 17.

There were quite a few occasions for a major championship at 17.

Winning the Games in 2002 I achieved from quitting.

to be up the top for 24 years.

if someone did?

Welsh Commonwealth champions dominates the list of

Empire Games in Cardiff in 1958 for his native Malay at the

Empire Games in Cardiff in 1958 capital and switching allegiance to

the millennium, one name stands out.

and three silvers

That's what she said at the time. after competing in Delhi in 2010.

That's what she said at the time. of athletes

That's what she said at the time. motivate them, to inspire them.

That's what she said at the time. my way to try to do that.

That's what competition looking at what I can do and I'm

just because of the passion.

I'm not coming out again done.

she's running with the baton. hometown of Llandrindod Wells where

she's running with the baton. home in the Outer Hebrides.

she's running with the baton. been to meet her.

Kirsty Wade is very determined indeed.

Kirsty Wade is 1500 metres and 1800 metres.

It has taken us 12 hours to get to days is a bit of a struggle.

and a little bit windy

This is not what Commonwealth Games because Kirsty owns the local B

I teach exercise classes and I work at the local school.

as a maiden name would eventually someone with McDermott

The only problem I have is it is she grew up in Llandrindod Wells.

The only problem I have is it is press a few buttons and end up

What do you remember as opposed to two days.

remember that far back!

got selected

of travelling and preparing

I had just turned 20. in 1982.

me and it was my first major win. won because it was so unexpected for

me and it was my first major win. and really delighted.

me and it was my first major win. but four years later in Edinburgh,

I could then go on when I won the 800 it was with

I could then go on and I was able to enjoy every minute

We have fallen which was what I wanted,

and if somebody had an eye for it, of memorabilia around the house

every day the light is different.

something interesting.

I'm delighted to say she's made that of life.

Even with the rain, it was an absolutely lovely day.

It took me by surprise. so often it felt strange going for

They are behind it as a city and a fabulous job.

They are behind it as a city and it would be in a red vest.

and we are here at the

the person who started the relay

his turn with the baton.

It was an amazing year. golden moment, how do you reminisce?

It was an amazing year. and went to

It was an amazing year. done too much and I'm tired.

years, one last race. you represent Wales once every four

years, one last race. and Olympic medals.

of the season.

Training. for the day, all right?

Training. jog a lap and sprint but there is

and with no disrespect, it is

I miss it every day.

And at the end, like...

Even now, I still can't believe it's

have had at the top level for 15 or 16 years, internationally.

that gap, I've got to be honest.

This is Glasgow. every week, don't worry about it.

and you know when you finish that your body is hurting

It might have been recently

but every time a pupil comes

It is special but I'll be honest, they see your name.

It is special but I'll be honest, and all I did, I was good

It is special but I'll be honest, and I achieved if these things.

It didn't sink in then and I didn't and I achieved if these things.

After school dinners, until I was 16 or 17 that I realised

After school dinners, an opportunity to represent

it means so much to me. of a little event but for me,

it means so much to me. the champion takes silver.

it means so much to me. to come away with a medal, wouldn't

or not my body allows me or my

Team Christian. to match his suit!

Which is your favourite picture? partner and daughter.

Which is your favourite picture? in a dress!

if he does hang his spikes up at the end of the summer

Whatever happens this summer, it has but very nice!

Lovely. at all these wonderful memories.

Lovely. imagination of the Welsh public.

Wales will be taking a team

Wales will be taking a team and best will be competing.

on an international stage. of those expected to shine

Wales have a champion! the bronze medal for Wales.

Jazz Carlin picked up gold in the in Glasgow this year.

She's had a tough few years, she on her chances?

This year she has year she stormed at the trials.

can't see anyone in the Commonwealth in the world at the moment and I

can't see anyone in the Commonwealth got away from Dai Green.

Can 2014 be his comeback? got away from Dai Green.

Can 2014 be his comeback? successful there and experience

in the last couple of years so I'm

with lots of Welsh fans and British on the podium attitude to do that

He swapped Bridgend for Portuguese of my time.

He swapped Bridgend for Portuguese sunshine for his training base,

The aim holder is competing for Wales

the colour has to be gold.

Six so far. Bowls medals than Robert Weale.

Six so far. in Scotland, to be honest.

Non Stanford could make the podium.

The girl of the world.

The girl be really special.

Delhi was just such an incredible experience and I think when you can

Delhi was just such an incredible medals, I think it will set me up

Delhi was just such an incredible so it is a big target for me now.

Delhi was just such an incredible the next three months

so much more about them so I have into them feel like I know

and get gold in Glasgow? one better this time around

She is a phenomenal athlete, has got every opportunity to.

Any other top performers we the top performers, going for gold.

Any other top performers we established stars, like Becky.

Any other top performers we a great opportunity to compete on a

thing, from my point of view. and development step is the exciting

the baton has travelled over 730

journey, a foggy Mountain Snowdon.

Paralympian and Commonwealth

hopeful, Aled Sion Davies, held at the aloft for the last time.

hopeful, Aled Sion Davies, held 23rd.

hopeful, Aled Sion Davies, held on our whirlwind trip around Wales.

hopeful, Aled Sion Davies, held your appetite for the summer