Day 4 Commonwealth Games Sportsday

dismantled. It hit rocks two and a half years ago. As promised, let's

go live to Glasgow now for the Commonwealth Games sports day.

Hello and welcome to Commonwealth Games Sportsday with me John Watson.

books his place in the Semi Finals of the 100 metres.

The last five golds up for grabs in the cycling,

England's Laura Trott wins one of those in the Women's Points Race.

And a golden day as England win two shooting Golds

at Carnoustie. Well, it's been the start of all of the Athletics

Mo Farah was meant to be the man winning one of those

in the Men's 5000 metres final, but in his absence it left it open for

Another gold was won in the Women's Para`Sport Long Jump final.

It's been a good day for England's sprinters in the heats of the 100

metres. Andy Swiss was watching all

the action there. It's been a packed day off athletics

at Hampden Park. The 5000 metres final turned into a battle of the

Kenyans in the absence of Mo Farah. The world indoor champion was the

favourite and he lived up to his billing, leading into the home

straight sprinting clear of his Kenyan rival to clinch the gold

medal. A fantastic performance, proving how he won the world title

indoors over 3000 metres last year. There was better news for the home

teams in the para sports long jump, the other medal decided here today.

A silver medal for England's Bethany Woodward. She's a world champion on

the track. She has converted to long jump and produced her personal best

of four metres to win the silver medal in that event. The first medal

for England in the track and field. It's been a good day for all three

of England's sprinters who qualified for their 100 metre heats. It was a

particularly good day for Adam Gemili. We have known about his

talent for a while now, he reached the final of the World Championship

200 metres last year. He was here today in the 100 metres heats and

was very impressive with 10.15 seconds, the fastest of all the

qualifiers. He qualified very comfortably for tomorrow night's

semifinal. Adam Gemili, just 21 years old. We heard about him in the

build`up to London 2012, and he's showing the sort of form that could

get him into contention for a medal. He said afterwards that he was

delighted. I had no clue about the past heats. I just wanted to execute

the first half of my race which I think I did, trying to relax as much

as I could on the second half of my race which I think I did, trying to

relax as much as I could on the second`half. Semifinals tomorrow,

the zing and looking forward to it. Good news for England's two other

competitors in the men's 100 metres. Richard Kielty, the indoor

champion over 600 metres `` 60 metres, he has had trouble

converting that speed into 100 metres but he qualified for the

semifinals in joint second place in his heat, and Harry Akins also got

through to the semifinals as one of the fastest losers finishing third

in a heat won by an athlete from the Cayman Islands. He's hoping to

become the first man from the Cayman Islands to win Commonwealth medal.

When the fastest men in the Commonwealth take to the start line

for the 100 metres final there will be no use saying old or yohan Blake.

But there will also be no shortage of confidence in the men hoping to

take gold in their absence. `` no Usain Bolt. Thanks for coming,

Glasgow. Watch out tomorrow. The man from the Cayman Islands is hoping to

become the first man from his country to win a medal at the

Commonwealth Games in what some are saying is the most open 100 metres

in the competition's history. I would say yes, we still have guys

running nine, guys who have already run nine for the year, but there is

still the possibility for anyone to end up under ten seconds again and

be an upset for the one, two and three. He's a man in form, winning

in his last four meets. He's also one of a select group running under

the magic ten second mark. All of this while graduating from

university with an economics degree in America. My mother told me from

the start, she told me to go to school for a degree. At that point

in time I did not know what I would choose. I was in marketing for a

time but economics is definitely something I felt more comfortable

about and that is why I went for it. I came out victorious, I got my

degree. It was hard alongside the track meets and stuff but I was able

to overcome everything. That ability to overcome is something the

sprinter will need if he's to make history in Glasgow. What he would

give to be on the real podium on Monday.

What a story that would be if he could take a place on the podium.

What about the women's 100 metre heats today? It was good news in the

women's 100 metre heats for all three of England's competitors who

are safely through to the semifinals tomorrow, Asha Phillips is among

them, qualifying second in her heat behind one of the favourites,

blessing of Nigeria. Phillips has had her injury problems over the

years so will be satisfied with that result, safely through to the

semifinals tomorrow with England's two other competitors. Amy Foster,

from Northern Ireland, is also through to the semifinals, an

experienced athlete at 25 years old and you came second in her heat with

a time of 11.62 seconds. An excellent result from Jamie Foster.

An experienced athlete. This is a real step up for her so to get

through to the semifinals is no mean achievement. Those semifinals will

take place tomorrow. Live from Hampden Park, thank you. Taking you

back to events which kicked off the day.

But before all of that let's begin with the first gold medals that

They were in the men and women's marathon which began

in Glasgow Green just to the East of the centre of the city.

Australia's Mark Shelly took gold, running a personal best.

Whilst Kenya's Flomena Cheyech Daniel topped the podium

With Usain Bolt now in town today it was a marathon, not a sprint, that

started off the athletics. The 25 men were out first and despite

missing major stars there were still some great stories, not least the

England runner at the front who until seven years ago was 16 and a

half stone, 20 cigarettes a day and a takeaway addict. There were seven

home nation athletes among the women's group. This is the biggest

spectating weekend of the games, one of the biggest free events here and

big crowds are expected here to pack the finishing line at Glasgow Green.

Fans were in great voice for the culmination of both races. They

might have been expecting to see East Africans dominating but the

Australian, Michael Shelley, upset the apple cart. With a grimace on

his face, the medallist from Delhi claimed gold

this time. I'm very excited. Having to pinch myself. We've had some

great Australians win it in the past and I'm very excited now. The

highest place home athlete was Scotland's Derek Hawkins in ninth.

Behind him was the reformed couch potato, Stephen Wayne. The top goal

was the personal best and double record so I've nailed all three so

I'll have a drink. First and second for Kenya in the women's race.

Australia won their second marathon medal as a smiling competitor took

bronze and probably burst into tears when it dawned on her what she had

done. Scotland's Susan Partridge came in sixth.

Moving on to the cycling from the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome. It was

extremely close towards the end of this one, Laura Trott finished

second in the points race which was good enough to take the gold medal.

Darker of Wales took silver with Scotland taking bronze. `` Barker. I

thought I was dying but there's no way I'm losing this race. Giving it

that little bit more to get to the finish line. One more goal is to

tell you about. They set a new games record

in the process beating the We knew they would be quick from the

sprinter the other day. To get on the bike and go through the

processes, we have worked so hard for this, all of the long hours on

the track, the heavy gym sessions, She was one up

after an illegal move on the track Gold and silver both went to

Australia. I'm really happy. To come away with a bronze in the sprint

competition is probably the best achievement of the games. Got beaten

by Anna yesterday in the semifinals but to come out again today and win

is really good. It's good for the head as well. One of several events

taking place at the Chris Hoy velodrome. These are live pictures,

31 laps to go in the culmination of the men's 21 kilometres scratch

finals. `` 20 kilometres scratch finals.

29 laps to go on this one. You can watch it live on BBC1.

England have enjoyed a golden day at the shooting centre.

It was an all English final in the men's double trap,

where Sussex's Steve Scott produced a faultless display

in the final to beat compatriot Matthew French by one target.

Both men survived a shoot off in the semi final to guarantee Gold

It's Scott's second Commonwealth Gold, after winning

for England in the women's Shooting Double Trap final, including gold

She finished on 94 points ahead of Shereyasi Singh of India,

And Kerwood's compatriot Rachel Parrish also went on to take

bronze after winning her shoot`off with Canada's Cynthia Meyer.

We're going to bring you the news away from Glasgow in a second, but

we've still got plenty of action from here in Glasgow to bring you.

We'll see how the home nations are doing in the Rugby 7s `

We'll also bring you some of the other highs and lows

And we've a busy evening in the pool to come as well.

England's Siobhan Marie`O'Connor is looking to add to her medal tally

in the 200m individual medley final ` she already has three silvers

and a bronze, we'll assess her chances of another a little later.

But let's take a look at the Cricket now as England began the third test

Alistair Cook easing some of the pressure as he came to within

five runs of his first test century in 14 months as the hosts dominated

Joe Wilson has been following the action Red Bull's

Whatever state you are in when the umpire says it must start, it must

start. If Alastair Cook plays for another decade, he may recall that

moment is a reprieve. He was starting to look good, seriously.

Advised by former captains to take a break, he battled to battle ``

against his decline. There are others in need of a big score. Sam

Robson fell for 56. But at the lunch, something unseen in 2014. In

England's Captain Scott ring a second run and then greeting the

crowd with a 50. He knew he still had to make the most of the

opportunity. Gary Ballance was batting fluently, a partnership with

Alistair Cooke passed 100. Alistair Cooke and 95. A faint touch and

enough for the Empire `` umpire. There was one England batsmen who is

making England seem routine. Gary Ballance with his third century of

the summer. It is a foundation for big tree if England can remember

that far back. Daniel Ricciardo won the Hungarian

Grand Prix but it was Lewis Hamilton Having started in the pit lane

after his Mercedes caught fire in qualifying yesterday he managed

to fight his way up Ahead of Nico Rosberg who was

fourth, having started on pole. Ferrari's Fernando

Alonso was second. Lewis Hamilton said he would

struggle to finish at all after having to start from the pit lane.

It looks like his miserable run of luck would continue. While he was

continuing to recover, Nico Rosberg was streaking into the distance,

despite damage to his front wing, Hamilton moved up to 13th. Then came

the twist of fate that cost Nico Rosberg victory. Marcus Ericsson's

crash brought the safety car out and a pit stop for Nico Rosberg dropped

into fourth. When racing resumes, Daniel Ricciardo's desertion to opt

for slick tyres saw him gained the lead. But then the lead Pastor

Fernando Alonso. Hamilton was up to fifth and when Sebastian Vettel push

too hard and Nico Rosberg dived into the pits, the Brit found himself in

third. Within a lab he was in second and then with all of the pit stops

done, there was only Alonso ahead. With new tyres, Rick Cardillo came

diving through. Then he breezed past Alonzo to go on to secure his second

win of the season. Hamilton survived a late charge from Nico Rosberg to

hold onto third anchored the German's championship lead to 11

points when he expected to fall further adrift. My heart was in my

mouth. I did not know what was happening. I thought that was it,

the championship is gone. We don't get the formation, the tyres and the

brakes were cold. When I hit the brakes they locked and I was gone. I

think a bit of luck saved me. If I have not had blocked until now, I

think that was it. I am happy I have that cushion of luck.

Vincenzo Nibali has been crowned Tour de France champion in Paris.

Today's final stage ended in a sprint finish on the Champs

Elysees with Marcel Kittel winning for the second year in a row.

Nibali coasted home with the biggest winning margin for 17 years becoming

He's also just the sixth man to win all three of cycling's Grand Tours,

the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana.

Women's World Champion Marianne Vos won the inaugural women's road race

91 kilometre race, called La Course, came down to a sprint finish, where

the Dutch rider pipped compatriot Kirsten Wild on the line.

Britain's Lizzie Armistead crashed out with one kilometre to go.

Back to matters here in Glasgow now, and let's take you to Hampden Park

where the final day of the Rugby 7s is taking place right now.

Wales were beaten by Australia. Also it wasn't a great day for England as

they were beaten by a single point against Samoa. It was 15`14 against

the English. Quite tried this during this match. An incredible

achievement to get the ball over and state in touch. We will have another

look at this one. Fantastic skill. It just goes to show what is being

showcased at Ibrox. What of Scotland? Defeat was more emphatic,

they lost 35`12 against South Africa. South Africa never really in

trouble in this match but it did not stop a bit of handbags at the end.

England's women beat Malaysia in the hockey. Penalty corner made the

score 5`0. England and Australia are both unbeaten although Australia

have played one game more and the two teams face each other tomorrow

afternoon. Scholl's women were thrashed 9`0 by Australia. ``

Scotland. They were overwhelmed in the second half. Another hat`trick

from Jodie Kenny. There was also a heavy defeat for

the net all is. They lost to Jamaica who have a 100% record. Scotland

have lost two of their three matches so far.

the semifinal of the squash competition heap beat Peter Barker

3`0. He may face an English opponent in the final.

Plenty going on at The Games with 14 sports happening in and around

Glasgow. Lots to keep across and our reporter has been doing just that.

The Commonwealth games aren't just a display of supreme ability

opportunity to celebrate effort and determination. Embodying that spirit

was this athlete from Nvidia who battled her body to make

finish. The gloves are off in the boxing

preliminaries. That is something I have never seen

before. Unfortunately for him he could not overcome his wardrobe

malfunction or his opponent. This 18`year`old from Singapore was

getting people talking in the badminton. Ranked 198th in the

world, she beat Malaysia on, but it wasn't enough for her country to

progress to the gold medal match. Singapore were proving a thorn in

Malaysia's side. Not that there was any need for them to take it out on

each other. Right in the face! Those frustrations were even crossing

sports. Singapore's women against Malaysia in the table tennis team

event. Five gold medals on show, shame they only count for one in the

medal table. The Malaysians found themselves on the end of another

defeat, this time on the Bowling Green. Playing second fiddle to

South Africa's Quartet. In the 63 kilograms weight lifting it was a

fight for the gold. There was nothing to tell between them, but

this lady took the title by virtue of her lighter weight.

We also have a pack schedule in the pool. Swimmers competing for the

home nations have 125 medals so are in the pool. Seven of them gold.

There is potential for more tonight. A preview of the action now.

We have seen some incredible performers so far. At that the

disappointment of the London Olympics, you have to say so far

this has exceeded all expectations. Can it continue? There is a good

chance. Siobhan`Marie O'Connor will be going

for gold and she already has three silver medals and a bronze medal.

She was the quickest qualifier and that will also feature Hannah Miley

and the Olympic silver medallist, Alicia Coutts of Australia.

that will also feature Hannah Miley and the Olympic silver medallist, I

was ranked second coming in. If you have a lane, you have a chance. We

will see what happens. Another who impressed was just Carling of Wales

long seen as the replacement of Rebecca Adlington. Her final will be

tomorrow night. Mention of Lizzie Simmonds, the silver medallist at

the Delhi games and forth up the London Olympics. She is looking to

return to the podium in her faded event tonight.

Fran Hansel is in the 50 metres butterfly. She won the 50 metre

freestyle earlier in the week. Then the champion over 100 metres returns

for the 50 metre backstroke. It gets underway just after 7pm across the

BBC. That is all the sports are now.

`` sport for now. Still warm afternoon in the

southeastern corner but elsewhere it is a fresher feel. If you get some

sunshine over the next few it will feel warm. Not completely dry story