BBC One: Day 1: 09:00-12:00 Commonwealth Games

the opening day of the 20th Commonwealth Games. More than 1

million tickets have been sold for the 17 sports. 4500 athletes are

here to compete. Here are some of the venues, Hampden Park will be

home to the athletics. And action that new venues such as the Sir

Chris Hoy Velodrome, and venues right next to our studios on the

banks of the River Clyde. Glasgow is ready to go round we will bring you

the best of it every morning from 9am until closed to midnight. What a

vantage point we have. Two of the venues on our doorstep, the

Armadillo and the Hydro, and we have a Glasgow landmark on our doorstep,

the Finnieston Crane, a reminder of this city's rich shipbuilding

heritage. This is what we have lined up today.

The action begins in the swimming as a Scottish favourite Hannah Miley

looks to defend her crown. Then we are off to Strathclyde country Park

to see the women's triathlon. That is followed by the men that this

afternoon as the Brownie brothers look to repeat the drama of 2012 --

Brownlee. Bradley Wiggins will look for gold in the men's team pursuit

final. A few highlights for you to look out for. In a moment we will

look ahead with one of the games ambassadors and look back at the

opening ceremony. Then one of the early group matches from the

badminton takes place. We look ahead to the opening day of the cycling at

the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, with the man himself. Then we are the

Tollcross International Swimming Centre were Hannah Miley looks to

defend the 400 metres crown. After those heat we travelled to

Strathclyde country Park to see the first medal of the games in the

women's triathlon, Jodie Stimpson is one of the favourites. Then it is

the turn of the men as they Brownlee brothers take centre stage. Bradley

Wiggins will look for gold in the men's team pursuit final. Lots to

look forward to and plenty to get stuck into. You can watch in a

number of different ways. BBC Three starts today at the lawn bowls and

on the red button, live badminton already underway, Scotland versus

the Seychelles. Live right now on the red button. If you then press

blue and some digital platforms you will get even more options. If that

is not enough you can head to the website where every individual sport

will be streamed live. There is currently long -- lawn bowls on.

Just go to our website for all the details. This is the day that the

sporting action gets underway and it would be easy. In a minute we speak

to a Games ambassador about the hopes and expectations of the next

in the days. -- 11. First, let's look back on the opening ceremony.

# You can't stop me now. # My turn to stand out from the crowd.

It gives me the greatest pleasure to declare the 20th, will --

Commonwealth Games open. What a great night it was. Welcome

to David Carry, games ambassador. I was struck by the variety of the

performance. Like a West End musical in the East End of Glasgow.

Did you think it was authentic to the spirit that has brought the

Games two Glasgow? I did. The variety of colours, the

reference to the history of Glasgow, they covered every single aspect.

And they did it with respect and humour as well.

As an ambassador you have been part of the process, how does it feel to

see it underway? It was 12 years ago that there was a

discussion around the breakfast table with Jack McConnell, and the

idea was that after 2002 in Manchester, what if Scotland could

take the Games north of the border? It was audacious.

Did you believe it? It was a little bit of a pipe dream

because we were not used to having major events up here but now we have

the Ryder Cup as well. It was a great ambition and I'm just

delighted it is here. Particularly when we saw the home

nations come out, there was a big cheer, for the England team. That's

not everybody expect that. Absolutely. It reassures me that the

Commonwealth Games is about a friendly atmosphere. It was very

exciting to see you in Burton with his arms straight out, parading

around with the team. The noise from the crowd was deafening.

Did you look at the athletes parading and wish you well among

them? It is a tough question. I happen so

involved in the Games that I haven't missed it, I have been a separate

games and never once paraded because I was always competing on the first

day. Wearing that kit, the Scottish team,

which had a bit of a bad press, but it looked great, I thought.

It is a parade uniform. Not every day for wearing to the shops.

Warriors stand out from the crowd and we're ready for battle. I

thought that was wonderful quote which summed up the whole team.

It all seemed to go fantastically well apart from the untoward moment

with the baton at the end. It seemed to get a bit fiddly.

There is a very complicated, genius locking device. The prince had a

couple of practices earlier in the day and struggled where as well. He

managed to get the hang of it but unfortunately in the heat, under the

gaze... Fortunately we had a knighthood came to the rescue!

But it was a very human moment which showcased the city.

There was no panic, no gasps, just laughter and calmness.

Your own memories of the Commonwealth Games?

Three separate times, all very different. Obviously standing on the

podium and see my own flag being raised in singing the national

anthem, that was a huge moment for me, but it is about the friendships

I have made. They really are the friendly games.

They really are. Until the starting gun goes!

Stay with us, more to talk about, we will hear lots more from you. All

the athletes here in Glasgow need housing and looking after. We spent

Kathleen Grainger, no stranger to an athlete Village, to check out the

facilities. What do you think?

It is amazing. It is actually like a village. A nail salon and

everything. You hear about the Commonwealth Village, and you

arrive, and you are like, oh, it is a village!

What is your role here? Managing the lions den as we like to call it.

Just 14 England. -- just for team England. Have you been out playing

on the pictures? Yes we trained, and we won 3-0.

Are you being gentle? Yes, like half pace!

It is nice to walk the streets, you always get a special mode when you

are in this jersey. This is the Welsh side. There is the

bridge. Look at that! Is it true, if you win a gold medal,

you will change it again? If somebody is going to buy the die

for me, yes. I will have to accept any offer.

What did do the nerves happen?

What did village itself is wonderful. The

whole design was done in a way from an athlete's point of view, from

getting off the bus, to the village, picking up accreditation, the dining

hall. What does an athlete want? Great food, great bed, easy

transport. In and out as easy as possible. And

not to have to worry. What has the atmosphere been like?

Some competitors do not go to the village until they have finished

competing? It is a busy place right now. 7000

athletes and officials in the village itself. I was fortunate

enough to be the village chieftain! I did all the official welcoming.

Quite a job. It was! A huge production, the National youth

Theatre came along to welcome them all. Taking elements of Glasgow,

Scotland, to welcome them in a traditional way. And behaviour in

the village? It is early days yet, it is the kind of thing you hear

about. Certainly, the first three quarters of the Games is about

preparation, these athletes have been preparing for at least four

years. Just for this one moment to compete

in their national colours. What do you make of the venues?

Glasgow has a mixture of some newly built, some refurbished, some used

temporarily, like Hampden Park? It was one of the biggest draws of

these, Web games, the reason why we got the bid, because of the

long-term sustainability of all of these venues. Tollcross, I have

known it very well over the years. It had quite a face-lift.

The same with the velodrome, one of the most used in the whole world

already. But you think the chances of

delivering a decent legacy and being well used afterwards good?

They are used already. They were open for a year before the Games

started. That is legacy already. David will have a keen eye

on this morning's swimming, which starts off with what promises to be

a very strong morning for Scotland. Hannah Miley,

who won gold in Delhi four years ago, in the women's 400m individual

medley, starts the defence of her We'll be at Tollcross

in just over an hour for that. Then, the swimming coverage switches

to BBC Three for Robbie Renwick, He's the reigning Commonwealth

200m freestyle champion. it's the heats of the men's 200m

breaststroke, which will see the Olympic silver medallist

Michael Jamieson swim in the pool he Glasgow. This city is my hometown.

And this is a home Games. To compete here will be the realisation of a

lifelong goal. I was a kid here. In Glasgow, I decided I wanted to

become this. It is more than a gold medal but striving for your best.

Here, at home, that is exactly what I have got to do.

It has obviously been a long time in the making, a lot of preparation

going into performing at a major competition like this. In the last

few days, everything is done. Nothing will change physically. It

is all psychological. Just trying to stay as relaxed as possible and

remember I am here because I love swimming, and competition should be

the easiest part of the training. The hard graft has been done. I want

to enjoy myself and before my best. This is the biggest race of my

career without a doubt. My nerves are starting to build. One

day I will feel relaxed, one day I will be getting really stressed

about it. COMMENTATOR: What a brilliant swim

that was. Now that London is done and dusted,

a full two years ago. I have great memories of that. But, given it is

at home when things started, the incredible support for myself and

the rest of the team in the build-up to the Games. I feel like this is

the only me but for everyone, the support which has had a hand in my

progress as an athlete. I can't wait for it, I am looking forward to the

challenge. COMMENTATOR: He really is coming

back fast. Jamieson gets the silver. I feel a

sense of responsibility, being one of the older guys. Racing in front

of a big crowd can be daunting. The older guys have two show the younger

athletes this is just another competition. One you need to enjoy,

don't be scared of competing against anyone. Everyone on this team has

earned their place. COMMENTATOR: He's won the race of

his life. A terrific achievement for Michael Jamieson.

It is only natural to change your targets when you achieve something.

For me, London was a huge step forward. It was also a point where I

had to think, what next? This year, I had the world record time that I

see every morning in training. I want to go for it, it is a target. I

hope I get there this week. If I don't, there is nothing else I could

have done in my preparation. Psychologically, that is what I am

aiming for. So, all eyes on Michael Jamieson in

the 200m breaststroke later, and who better to talk to about that than a

man who won that event last time it Adrian Moorhouse,

who will be one of our commentators Is that still fresh in the mind,

Adrian? They are now! It is such a long time

ago. A fantastic experience. They are now! It is such a long time

expected to win the 100 but I lost at first. Then I got revenge in the

200. I am looking forward to Michael Jamieson. For him, in the swimming

pool he trained in, in front of family, friends, the whole nation

will be supporting him. Do you think his chances are good?

Yes, you would think so. The Australian who used to old the world

record five years ago, Christian Sprenger, he may be less of a

threat. It is not a shoo-in. What will happen is the crowd will push

him on to a fast time. Myself and Andy Jamieson in the commentary box

are looking forward to see if he can get the world record.

It will be interesting, home crowd, fantastic. But David, it has its

pressures. No question about it. A lot of

people felt going into London 2012, the crowd were shouting at them

instead of for them. There is a big psychological difference. People can

lend a sense of well-being. It can also crush people. Let us look back

to 2012 and watch Michael Jamieson in action in London.

Here he is, in that race. Agent, talk us through? Jamieson was

in a good position. He knew the reigning champion would be a real

threat to him. He kept his own pace. But he ran out, actually. He is in

the prime of his career, Jamieson. 2012, as he said in that interview,

was a stepping stone. He knows he is one of the best in the world. His

age is perfect, his training is good. At home. There are not a lot

of people around him, a lot of Europeans, Americans. It is for the

taking. The crowd is with him. If he is relaxed, at the peak of his

fitness, that could push him to a fast time.

Not just a gold medal. Fantastically strong showing

of the line-up today. Hannah Miley? She is the king in

really good shape. I met her as she walked into the village, the smile

on her face. I have said it already, really, the confidence,

body language, tells so much. If you watch them at poolside,

body language, tells so much. If you their shoulders back, I would say

will perform better. How have things been for Hannah

Miley and other How have things been for Hannah

Scottish squad since London? Hannah Miley was disappointed with

London, no question, she was expected to win a medal. She swam a

quick time, but the rest of the world swam quicker. It is difficult

to deal with that. But she knows that she has an excellent

opportunity to defend her title, so she is in good shape and will have

great rivalry with Aileen Wilmot, the English girl.

Adrian, Robbie Renwick is the other Scottish swimmer will be looking out

for? Defending champion in his event. He

will find it quite tough, he knows that. He upset if you people for

years ago. I am looking for him to show that

determination. It is a Scottish night. Aimee

Willmott is close to Hannah Miley. It may be that the pressure will

sort them out. They are six seconds ahead of the rest of the field, both

of them. Nerves will win out on that one.

A couple of good Australians against Robbie Renwick. Good racing tonight.

Scottish is written all over this. Here's how you can watch Glasgow

2014. Where do you think the first medal

will come for Scotland? In the first race!

You are right. There will be a few good races. That

is what we have to look forward to. There are some good South Africans,

the Campbell sisters. A couple of siblings who could be on

the podium. We are looking forward to some really good racing. There

are some strong nations. It means you have a chance to race. Talking

about Jamieson and records, at the end of the day, these competitions,

they will win the medals. We will see the first showing of the South

African as well. Some good names out there and some good racing.

David, one of the striking things which is different compared with

London is the Americans are not her, but it would railings everyone's

looking at. -- it will be the Australians.

We will see some truly world-class racing. Michael Jamieson will not

have it all his own way, but I expect him to do something pretty

special tonight. You will be over there?

I will be watching the freestyle, the medal I want. Interesting to see

that level of competition in the East End of Glasgow, I'm hugely

excited. You must know exactly what they are

going through. It is terrifying. You have no

control over it. Everything about your preparation has been thought

of, as soon as you sit in the stands, you have no control over it,

and you see people you care about and want to do well. I remember

watching Carrie and and thinking, this is what my parents must have

gone through. Thank you, and in your role as an

ambassador, congratulations on getting off to a great start.

Glasgow is certainly looking forward to it all.

I'm going to say... Warm, giving, generous.

Fiery. Fine, proud, happy.

They are audiences are always very enthusiastic.

Romantic and handsome. Fine.

It is all about that statue with the coding on its head!

Lunatics, and I mean that in a nice way!

It has a five like no other place. Maybe Brazil! Vibe.

Here's how you can watch Glasgow 2014.

Follow all the action as it unfolds. Share every moment with up to 17

streams on your mobile, desktop, tablet, and connected television.

Keep up with live medal updates. Join the conversation using

#Glasgow2014. Be part of it on the BBC.

BBC Three is showing the morning bowls between England and Canada.

And Scotland versus the Seychelles in the badminton is alive right now

on the red button, then the blue button for even more options. And on

the website, just go to BBC .co .uk/ Glasgow 2014. You can also

watch and BBC Three on their if you are out and about.

We will be using the hash tag #Glasgow2014 throughout the Games.

One man who will be using it a lot as all you Williams. -- Ollie. What

were the athletes saying after the opening ceremony?

Well, one of the headline acts aside from the athletes was Rod Stewart.

If you look at this picture you can also see England Squash players in

that photo. You can just about make out what Stewart in the background!

They had some of the best seats in the house. Nicola Adams in the

flyweight boxing category, here she is. All smiles. And nobody happier

than this Tongan boxer who won the hearts of Celtic fans all over the

than this Tongan boxer who won the world by getting his own jersey and

wearing it into the opening ceremony. He said

wearing it into the opening you got 100 retweets, he

wearing it into the opening with thousands, a proud Celtic fan

from the other side of the world. And this is one way of

from the other side of the world. approach! The Scottish team for last

night was amazing. One hockey player saying, without a doubt the most

special moment of my life. Morag McClelland

special moment of my life. Morag so proud.

You have not mentioned the dogs! They had trouble tweeting!

They did go down well. It was a genius idea.

You can really go wrong with them. Australian wheelchair racer, Kirk

Fernley, this is his impersonation of the mascot. Cameron Brody and

other swimmers, they had to watch from the village. Michael Jamieson,

so much of the build-up has fallen on his shoulders, he treated to say

he appreciates good luck messages and keep them coming. -- tweeted.

And you can share your views using the hash tag #Glasgow2014.

My own mission is to find one athlete from each of the 71 nations

for an interview. You will see that each night on BBC One, and on the

BBC sport website. Some will be easier than others to

track down! Brunei will be difficult, just one

competing, he can run, but he cannot hide!

He definitely cannot leave Glasgow without speaking to you!

If you see him at an airport, please stop him!

There is a track cyclist from Ghana, and another from Malaysia, that I

must find. It is such an incredible global

reach, some teams are better funded than others, how many nations and

territories have those very small teams?

Just the one team was one athlete, that is Brunei. It really depends

where you are from. Pakistan only sent one woman to the last games,

they have upped that and now a bigger female contingent. So it

depends. But at least one of them, from everywhere, I must try and

find. Gridlock with that. -- good luck.

Posted by Clare Balding and Mark Chapman, tonight at the Games will

have the best of the action plus a live band and special guests. A

reminder of what is coming up this morning, we start the build-up to

the triathlon. Then some badminton, Scotland versus the Seychelles.

Later, we go to the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome to talk to the man

himself, and look forward to the heats featuring Radley Wiggins. But

we start with a challenging course at Strathclyde Country Park. The

winner will be the first medallist of the Games, and the men's race is

this afternoon. The park is just south of Glasgow between Motherwell

and Hamilton. Very popular with families, now it is a venue for the

Games of course. Created in the early 1970s when an old mining

village was flooded. If it looks familiar, you may remember the 1986

Commonwealth Games when it was used for the roaming. The triathlon is

sure to provide a drama. -- rowing. The Brownlee brothers stole the show

at London 2012. The Commonwealth Games have been a

target since London. When our sport becomes part of major games like

this, it comes more important. You need to set goals. Things that

motivate you and that you want to go out and achieve. The World

Championships are every year, not necessarily that exciting, the

Commonwealth is different, you might not get to do it in another four

years time, so each time it is really important. 2014 has been hit

and miss for me. It started well. But I had a couple of dodgy races in

Yokohama and London. Fortunately I had some good training and the

European Championships went and has to quit. Then to Hamburg, then

here. -- the European Championships went fantastic. He glances over his

shoulder and injects one final burst! He takes the win in Hamburg!

I took some time to get going in 2014. Did something is wrong and

began to question myself. Do I need to change anything? That is a

default for endurance athletes, when things do not go well, you train

hard, and so sometimes you over train. I need coaches who will make

me back off, do the hard stuff at the right time, rather than all the

time. It is important to have him around

when I race. Training is the obvious one. To get you out the door on the

days when you are not motivated. It has been quite valuable for both of

us. Then we run the start line, stood next to shove a cracking

jokes, but for the race itself, we tactically try to push each other,

it is a big advantage as well. All the Team England members have

been told not to race against each other, that is real important, but

me and Alistair will definitely work as a team.

There will be tactics between us, but when it comes down to the run

especially, then we crack on, just have a good race.

Watching the triathlon today will be current world champion Non Stanford

who would have been a medal favourite here were it not for

injury. How does it look? It looks lovely, it is a tough

course, it will be a hard day for everyone. The Brownlee brothers

described it as an honest course. What does that mean the triathlon

world? That it will be really tough and

there will be no hiding. It will sort the men from the boys.

The Brownlee brothers are getting a huge amount of attention, what is

your gut feeling, will this be Alistair or Johnny's moment?

They are definitely the clear favourites. My money is on Alistair.

Who can challenge him? Johnny, or other people?

Johnny will be his biggest threat. The third spot on the podium will be

hotly contested between Tony Dodds, air and Royal, -- and Aaron Royal.

People are strong in all different areas.

air and Royal, -- and Aaron Royal. People are strong It is quite

unpredictable but that is what makes it exciting.

You would have been a real favourite for the women's race. It must be a

blow personally, and for Wales? Definitely. It is really

unfortunate. Both me and Helen were excited to get out and race for

Wales which we don't get to do very often. Wales is actually more

successful than England at the Commonwealth Games, so we are really

upset that we cannot go out and carry on the tradition. But we have

the team relay on Saturday with a decent team, hopefully with an

outside chance of a medal. When did you know for sure that it would not

happen for you? Six weeks ago, when I was diagnosed with a stress

fracture in my ankle. The recovery period would not allow it to happen.

I have come to terms with it and I am just excited to be part of the

Games. Great to have you talking about the triathlon for the BBC.

England's Jodie Stimpson is now one of the favourites,

as is her training partner Northern Ireland's Aileen Reid.

Here's what she's been saying in the build-up.

COMMENTATOR: What a star that is. Aileen Reid takes it away. To

represent Northern Ireland, it is special for me. We are a small

nation. There are not many people who get to say they represented

Northern Ireland, I am really proud. COMMENTATOR: Aileen Reid is flying.

I might be an older model, but I have not come from a background of

having lots of stress fractures, that sort of thing that some of the

younger athletes who have trained really hard in their teens. I had a

life at one stage, a job. COMMENTATOR: Her first visit to the

podium for Aileen Reid. I plan to swim well, as hard as I

can, to make the front pack. And to get rid of any weaker swimmers. It

will be game on to stay away from the stronger, faster runners.

If I come away doing everything as best I can, I will be happy. I don't

know what will happen. Do you think Aileen Reid has a real

chance today? Definitely. Aileen is a real

performer, she pulled it out of the bag in London when she finished

second. A massive breakthrough that year. People haven't talked about

Aileen in the build-up but I would not be surprised to see her on the

podium today. Jodie Stimpson, someone you beat in

the World Series last year, where are her strengths?

Jodie is an all-round, strong athlete, she swims well, does well

on the bike. This will suit her today. She is a strong runner. I

think she is another who will be on the podium. Explain how the

triathlon works in terms of the water temperature.

A decision is made ahead of the race whether it will be a suit swim.

It is often quite deceiving. They will measure the water temperature.

If it is above 20 degrees, it will not be wet suit. If it is below, the

wet suits normally go on. The outside air temperature plays a

factor, if it is boiling, the athletes can't be hanging around in

a wet suit for half an hour. At the moment, it is leaning towards a

non-wet suit swim. What would you have preferred when

you were competing? It doesn't make too much of a

difference. I come out in the same position whether I am in a wet suit

or not. Some of the smaller goals, being in a wet suit will help them,

it increases your buoyancy, it closes the gaps in the field.

More competition the people like Jodie and Aileen? Definitely. They

would prefer a non-wet suit swim. That decision will be made shortly.

Plenty of live action already taking place this morning.

A lovely setting therefore the lawn bowls.

And you can see all the other sport on other platforms as well.

Time to get to some action, and badminton is one of those

The badminton is being held on six courts at the Emirates Arena, which

is further east from our studio, along the banks of the Clyde, right

Here's your guide to how it's all going to work.

Badminton is a fast moving racket sport which requires great agility,

dexterity and stamina, with players covering up to four miles in a

standard match. It entails striking the shuttlecock, over the 1.5 metre

high net. They consist of 16 overlapping goose feathers

embedded. The aerodynamic properties mean it has a significantly higher

top speed of up to 200 miles an hour and a quicker deceleration than

other balls in other racket sports. The game is decided when a player or

pair reach 21 points by a margin of at least two points. Matches are the

best of three. There are six gold medals up for grabs in Glasgow with

men's and women's singles and doubles and mixed doubles and a

combined mixed team event. Underway this morning is a match

in Group C. The group winner

and the two best runners-up go And the first game on court is

Scotland against the Seychelles. Five matches between

the two teams in this session to On court, the mixed doubles. We join

the match at the start of the second set, after the Scots took the first.

It is so vital, this is the problem. You know it is of such importance if

the lows serve is loose over the net, you know it will be punished.

You literally try to make the shuttle skim over the net. So

accurate. It is a skill they have spent years

honing. They seem to be putting themselves down a little bit in this

second game. That will improve her confidence. A

classic mixed doubles rallied well worked by the Scots. A channel

attack from Martin Campbell, a smashed down the centre of the

court, narrowing the angle of reply. Jillie Cooper, able to intercept.

That was nice. It is deceptive, his shots, who Mario Cordoni. -- Georgie

Cupidon. Watch his racquet head, he slices across the shuttle, across

the feathers. The racquet head as to come through so quickly, it is a

glancing blow across the feathers of the shuttle. You think it will be a

power play. With the extra spin created, the shuttle dies very

quickly. They won that point by a clash of

rackets. They have been calling very well,

the Scottish pair, to leave shots. The Seychelles pair need to do

something different here. Oh, good rally, my goodness me.

Flat, fast exchanges. Look at that! Very well

We see Cooper doing that again, dominating.

She is so sharp, technically very good. Very little movement of the

racquet head. But always ready, even while her partner is serving. She is

so eager, anticipating things. It is not just a question of serving, she

is thinking worth the third shot will be, where the return will be,

she needs to be ready. Scotland, with that advantage, and a

one-game advantage, against the Seychelles.

I think Campbell's confidence seems to be rising now they have this big

advantage. Yes, look at that beautiful skill,

you don't do that unless you are full of confidence. Checking the

shot at the rise moment -- last moment. Seychelles, not able to use

the explicit power to get that one. -- explosive power.

Jilly Campbell and Martin Campbell playing in the Commonwealth Games.

Cooper reached the quarterfinals before. He has played in the youth

version of this previously in 2008 when he won a bronze medal.

A lot of competition for the Scottish team.

And a home Commonwealth Games. Youth Commonwealth Games, in India, 2008.

He won't be happy with Martin Campbell, having worked the

rally so well. A good touch from Cooper, not quite

going off. Cooper. Really launching herself

towards the net. Look at the movement, excellent. A lot of talk,

chart, calling from the Scottish pair. Not the same from the

Seychelles per, but they have played together a long time. More good

deception. Campbell is becoming more and more creative. Confidence is

growing, he is over the nerves and an absolute delight to watch,

certainly if you are a Scottish supporter. The crowd are certainly

enjoying this. It will probably be making a bit of a difference to

Campbell and Cooper, having the home crowd around.

Points now going the Scottish way. Yes, there we are, down the centre

again from Campbell. Here comes the smash. There it is.

They are starting to run away with this, Scotland. Three points away.

21 minutes of play so far in this match between Scotland and the

Seychelles. A mixed team event. Nicely done, proving that she too

can hit winners from the back of the court. Nice play from Cooper.

Match point opportunities, they only needed the one. They did on the

first. The crowd cheering them on. 21-11, 21-5, two M straight games,

just under 22 minutes. More of the badminton elsewhere on

the BBC, we will leave it for a moment to bring you news from Team

England. Very bad news for Team England, and Mo Farah, who has had

to announce he is withdrawing, he will not be competing. Team England

confirming it. He says, my body is telling me it is not ready to race

yet. Very disappointing news for those hoping to see him race. One of

the most popular figures in sport in the UK. Sadly, his statement

saying, my body is telling me I am not ready yet. He is not ready to

compete in Glasgow and we won't see him here. Bad news for him

personally, and Team England. We showed you the badminton a minute

ago. Another sport that are starting today is judo. Right on our

doorstep, the venue is just behind me inside the Scottish exhibition

and conference Centre. Ashley McKenzie has used this sport to

change his life. Judo is my life. Without it, I would

be in bad places. If I didn't have it, I would be dumped.

Tell us what life was like before judo. I would not say I have had a

bad life, but I have had an interesting one. I had a heart

problem when I was growing up. ADHD also. I felt I was not good enough.

Everybody's start in sport is quite interesting, tells about yours.

I was quite rough when I was young. I wanted to hit somebody, but he

threw me. I was like, with that come from? I just typed it into the

Internet. Judo. Went to the nearest sports centre. I soon became

national champion, European champion, went to the Olympics, now

I am here. What would life be like if you had

not got into that fight and discover judo?

I'd either be in prison, or doing something bad. Not because I would

want to, I just think it would be the only way I would have known by

now. How did it help with your ADHD?

It's just wears me out! After training I am proper tired. I just

want to go to bed, sleep, eat chicken. But you are the self-styled

bad boy of judo. I am ex-commissioner Mark I don't

mind! It is quite a cool name! How do you feel about going into

these Commonwealth Games, in terms of where you are?

It has come along perfectly. It will be really good for my judo.

What is your target? I am not settling for anything less

than gold. I would love a Commonwealth medal. But I wanted to

be gold. Three days of competition in the

judo, the action is well underway. Ashley is competing in the 60

kilograms category later today. You can watch this session alive on our

website. One of the sports which will command attention today is

swimming. No less than six gold medals up for grabs. Let's hear the

story of one of Scotland's most famous swimmers, David Wilkie.

My father was working in Sri Lanka. He went after World War II. My uncle

was there at the time. He thought it was such a great place that he

brought my mother over, and I was born there in 1954. It is where I

grew up and learned to swim, spent many a year. I was swimming from a

young age. We spent so much time at the club I could not help but become

a good swimmer. If it was up to me I would have stayed in Sri Lanka. But

my parents being Scottish, it had to be a Scottish education for my

sister and I. We were sent home. I would go swimming in the school

pool. The attendant would look at this little lad called Wilkie, and

he said to the coach, we have a good swimmer, you should come look at

him. I became a member of the club. I have done a few thousand laps of

the pool. There were so many swimmers that it was like being in a

harbour, it was that rough. Some good memories, but of memories. It

was freezing cold. -- tough memories. But we can handle that! I

would train harder, push myself more, then I was selected for the

1970 Commonwealth Games, and took a medal. I should have been more

nervous than I was. My coach said I look I was sitting reading a comic

-- looked like, but I don't think that was true! You can imagine the

atmosphere in this huge building, a young guy in his first major

international competition. Had it not been in Edinburgh, I don't think

I could have taken the bronze medal. I suppose it was the catalyst for

the rest of my career. The Games in 1974, it was an important stepping

stone. I had an Olympic silver in 1972 and was determined to get at

least one gold medal. My main event was the breaststroke. I trained so

hard. It was a joy to win. He is absolutely superb! Look at him go! A

new world record! What a swim! The gold medal in Montr?al 1976, the

winner, David Wilkie. You must be a very happy man! I am glad that my

hard work has paid off and I can be a proud winner of the medal.

When I got to Aberdeen, the traffic stopped. I could not quite believe

it, winning the medal was so special.

It is not long until they swimming heats begin. Let's visit the

Tollcross International Swimming Centre, located three miles from the

city centre, extensively refurbished for the Games. Helen Skelton is our

guide to the swimming. It is about to get off to a start with a bang.

Absolutely. One woman summed up the atmosphere, saying to me, I have

waited seven years for this. It is quite residential outside in

Tollcross, the people are excited and looking forward to it. As you

say, it will start with a bang. Three Scottish medal hopes in the

pool this morning. I enjoy by Rebecca Adlington, and Mark Foster.

-- I am joined by. We had a discussion about how many

Commonwealth medals you had, and we underestimated by forgetting about

your first. Tell us about it. I am an old man! I went to six

Commonwealth Games. I won this in 1986, before Rebecca was born! It

was not too far away, in Edinburgh. Then I went to Auckland, Victoria,

while poor, Manchester, and New Delhi. It is a treasured possession.

We hope you Commonwealth medals rank? -- where do?

I do not quite have a stash like Mark, but it is a meet you are

focused on. Yes, the USA and others are not here. But it does not

matter. They will look at the results and think, these guys are

really quick, the ones to beat now. With England, Scotland, Wales,

Northern Ireland, you can have more swimmers. Normally there is only

room for a few places. So it gives an opportunity for those who would

not make the British team normally. And sometimes when people comment

get that experience, they go back to their programme, with that little

bit more impetus for the big championships.

This might be a one big chance for many of them to come to a huge

international meet. But people talk about it like it is a holiday camp!

The village is really nice, rather than just a hotel, but it is a great

experience. To see other athletes, other sports, it is so interesting,

you see how the cyclists prepare, you tick up hints and tips, I could

do that. I have text of some of the swimmers who have said to me, it is

so relaxed and chilled out -- texted.

At the European Championships we have the divers and synchronised

swimmers with us. I remember in 1994 - just after you were born! - seeing

the boxers sparring. When you watch on television you don't see it up

close and personal. It gives you the opportunity to speak to those

people. How do you train? What do you eat? Surrounding yourself with

other like-minded people within the Games environment, you very much get

a feel for the other sports. I was at the youth Olympics. Because

like you say there were flying with eagles, they think, do you know

what? I can do this. We touched on it, a huge day for Scotland, in our

first race we have Hannah Miley, huge expectations. She is an

experienced athlete. She has been to London, she has had the home crowd.

There are only two of them this morning, it is more separated. She

will be hungry for success tonight. It is a case of England versus

Scotland. Yes. It could go either way. As

Rebecca said. Hannah Miley has all the experience. Talking to her this

morning. I was 38 when I retired. She is only 24, and she has done all

these championships. Ten years ago, myself, Steve Parry, it is

interesting now that the team has gone back to being so young.

With due respect, you are wise, not old!

A really exciting morning. Hannah Miley leads things off for Scotland.

Robbie Renwick. The women's 203. Jazz Carlin. --

200m freestyle. I am looking forward to see what speed she has.

Then, 11:30am, the programme continues with the butterfly heats.

With Chad le Clos. Bert will be here. You will hear

him! We will have him up here, I am sure.

Then proud also -- Ben Proud. I would say he is the favourite.

The poster boy of the games, a lot has been said about how he will be

filling, but can he enjoy it? He has a job to do this morning.

That is the beauty of Michael, he wants to be in this position. He has

said all along, the opportunity is right now. He is a Glasgow boy. This

is his hometown where he learned to swim. Michael will put that pressure

on himself. Only he will be disappointed if he comes out with a

result he did not want. No one else. This place will still be electric

for him. His quest for a gold medal starts

this morning, we will be back in 15 minutes for the first heat.

A little more information on the news we had about Mo Farah not being

able to compete in Glasgow after all. The Olympic and world champion

was due to start in the 5000 metres and 10,000m. He said the sickness he

had two weeks ago was a big setback. He said he needed another

few weeks to get back to the level setback. He said he needed another

he was that 2012. He says he really wanted to add the Commonwealth title

but the event is a few weeks too soon for him. Bad news for Mo Farah.

We are just about to take you along to our first visit at the Sir Chris

Hoy Velodrome. Representing England here will be

the four-time Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins who actually won

his first senior medal at the 1998 He's back on the track here,

competing in the team pursuit, an event he hopes could take him

to the Rio Olympics. My first memories of being a baby

were being in a velodrome. I felt like I was born to be on the track,

it is in my genes. It all started for me in Kuala

Lumpur at the Commonwealth Games. It took me back 15 years. I have

been coming here for 20 years. It is starting to feel like we are

getting closer. You end up getting the star logic. 16 years ago I went

to Kuala Lumpur, I was 18. It was a big deal at that time, going away

with all of these senior riders you look up to. The village, seeing

great Olympians who came and did it. It made a massive impression on me

at 18. Seeing some of the guys, their first Commonwealth Games, the

same feelings. COMMENTATOR: A great talent,

Wiggins, he could be a serious medal contender.

I never imagined I would achieve all of this. I remember my first medal

in Sydney, we got a bronze medal. I was 19. I walked away thinking, if I

never do anything else again, I always have an Olympic medal.

Everything else is a bonus. I am enjoying what I am doing. After

London and the Tour de France, there was a period when I wasn't enjoying

cycling. People would, saying I had changed their life. From that point

of view, it was a positive thing. From a personal point of view, there

have been times I wished I had never done that. I left the Tour de France

relatively unknown left for the Tour France. And then I was the most

famous man in the country. The BBC sports personality of the

2012 is Bradley Wiggins. Don't get me wrong, a week or two

after the Olympics, we milked it. Some of the best nights. I never

forget going to a Stone Roses concert and meeting people who knew

where you -- knew who you were. All of those things. All of those perks.

COMMENTATOR: The Olympic champion and gold medal winner representing

Great Britain, Bradley Wiggins. If I am to compete with this team in

Rio which is what I want, I won't take it for granted you come back in

with a couple of weeks of preparation. Thinking two years

ahead, my focus is on the track with the team.

I have never won a Commonwealth Games gold medal. One thing missing

from my medal collection. Kuala Lumpur, I was 18, it was just

starting. It text me back to that a little

bit. I think, perhaps the last 16 years gone?

Our man at the cycling is Jonathan Edwards with a special guest. Good

morning, we are going to talk about Bradley Wiggins in a minute.

First of all, yesterday evening, the Opening Ceremony, you had a major

part to play. With the benefit of a night of sleep, how do you reflect?

An amazing event, everyone had a great time. The spectators loved

it, the athletes had a great time. Personally, a great experience, I

got to carry the batting in at the end, and give Prince Imran little

help to get message out McCutcheon the Queen's baton. -- the Queen's

baton. Here, I pass it over to Prince

Imran, it was all going well until here. I had no idea how he opened it

to get the message out. It became clear he was struggling to get the

top of. I wasn't sure if we had to run it under a hot tap!

Do you push or twist? I have no idea. You can see it popping up at

that point. It went on longer than I thought.

You had a lovely cartoon on, there has been a dispute about the

marching tartan for the team. That was my wedding tartan.

An immense sense of pride for you as a Scot, through and through, to be

there at the Opening Ceremony. An emotional night. People wanted to

see Scotland, to see us represent ourselves, different parts of our

culture brought together. A wonderful night. An amazing

evening, a summer's evening. In all aspects it went incredibly well.

Sir Bradley Wiggins, riding on the track, we were not expecting to see

him six months ago. What do you think his state of mind is? There

have been ups and downs, he talked about struggling after 2012 and

winning the Tour de France. I think he is in a good place,

enjoying being back on the track, feeling at home. This is where it

started for him. He said his first memories are in a velodrome. He

enjoys playing a team role. He has an eye on the Olympics in two years

hoping to finish his career with a gold medal.

He hasn't got a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. But it won't be

easy. It will be tough. People are

expecting a lot from him but it will not be a formality. The Kiwis are a

strong pursuit team as well. I have heard they are confident in

training, looking to bounce back after the World Championships in

Colombia earlier in the year. His introduction into the team

pursuit setup has probably given them the kit they needed, they had

maybe lost their way little bit after 2012.

It is almost as hard after success as failure. When you have had big

success. Motivating yourself it is not an easy task. Beijing and London

were so big for the British team. Maybe it took a defeat at the World

Championships to shake them up to realise it is not long until the

next Olympics. To have this event virtually on home soil is a big

opportunity to make amends. He has set his sights on getting a

gold medal in Rio, equalling Sir Steve Redgrave, and one more medal

than you in total. You are in his sights.

It is interesting. I always think I have six medals, not seven, I forget

about the silver medal. He will have eight medals. If anybody can do it,

Bradley can. It won't be easy. He will have to fight for his position

in the team. He is the most incredible athlete and if he sets

his mind on something, I don't think I have never not seen him achieve.

And he started the campaign to get a Sir Chris Hoy statue outside the

velodrome! And that track cycling will be live

on the Red Button from 11am, with Mr Wiggins and the rest of the team

pursuiters taking part in qualifying Let's head over to the

Tollcross International Swimming Mark, you have competed in Scotland

taking place shortly. Mark, you have competed in Scotland

before, what does the Scottish crowd of? They will go crazy this evening.

They will hopefully lead not just the Scottish athletes, but all the

other nations. the Scottish athletes, but all the

There is a lot of passion. Having a home Games for

There is a lot of passion. Having a I say British, Scotland is part of

return, they will feel relaxed. They will feel comfortable in this

environment. Hannah Miley and then an English

swimmer, Amy Wilmot. Could any -- Amy rain on the Hannah's parade?

It is the first swim. They just want to be ready for tonight. But I

definitely think it will be a big showdown between them.

The swimmers and never normally get to enjoy the opening ceremony.

We are always on first. Last night was my first ever opening ceremony.

It was amazing, the atmosphere. But watching on TV you still feel part

of it, even though you're not there. They

of it, even though you're not there. sure they know what time they are

having breakfast, the little details, that is what they want to

go through. They look chilled out. And the one

hand you have the excitement of the atmosphere, but it rings tension

expectation. It is pressure you put on yourself.

For Michael Jamieson, anybody else, it is not the public, it is the

expectation you put on yourself. These guys, getting ready for any

competition, you are in your own zone.

People forget that the families are all here. When it is around the

world it is hard for families to fly out. But many of them will be here

supporting, and that means so much to the athletes.

And not just their family and extended family. At the eyes of the

nation. There are lots of children. Interesting to hear Michael Jamieson

Sadie has a responsibility to excite people. -- say that he. Hats off to

him. He is a role model. We are trying to

inspire the next generation. So that hopefully some of the children here

this evening will look up and try to be the next Michael Jamieson.

I have goose bumps. Time to hand over to your commentators, Adrian

Moorhouse and Andrew Jamieson. What a great way to start, this

first heat, 13 swimmers, but right in the centre, defending champion in

the 400 metres individual medley, the British record-holder,

Commonwealth Games record holder, Hannah Miley of Scotland. Hodgson of

Canada in five. A good start for Hannah Miley of

Scotland. Coached by her father, Patrick.

It is interesting, the 16-year-old in lane three, getting there first.

The 16-year-old Canadian, from Vancouver, leading this first heat.

Don't worry just yet, Hannah Miley should come back with the real

strength of the backstroke. Let's see what she does her. It is about

where she should be. But the backstroke, and certainly the

breaststroke, is where she will pick it up. But the 16-year-old of Canada

on the left-hand side still leading, to the right is Hannah Miley. She

was world junior representative for Canada, this is one of her strong

suits, and playing it to maximum effect. Now trying to hold on.

Hannah Miley coming back on her. Still a body length ahead. The

16-year-old having a great race. Very interesting, she is only two

seconds outside of the British record pace. Very fast indeed. This

place is hot. Hannah Miley pretty well placed at the moment. Does not

need to work too hard in the heats. The 24-year-old, Hannah Miley,

looking pretty good at the moment. I would expect this gap to be reduced,

maybe even broken down. Hannah Miley, all three of the girls coming

back in line now, Miley caught up with hole in the first length pretty

much. -- Holt. I think she will assert a little bit more before

tooling for the front crawl. She will want to win this heat.

She is working the breaststroke and. Also coming back is the Canadian in

the lane five. But Hannah Miley is starting to take over now. 100

metres to go, the freestyle length. She is over first

metres to go, the freestyle length. to go. Also swimming very well is

Overholt, the 16-year-old from Canada. But Hannah looking

particularly comfortable now, not pushing it to -- too hard.

Overholt, a fantastic swim from the youngster.

Maybe a 38 here. Anything under 40 is fine. When you're a great swimmer

it is actually difficult to swim at medium or slow, your rhythm is off.

But Hannah Miley wins the first race. A good time as well. A new

Commonwealth Games record, isn't that interesting? A faster time than

she set to win the gold medal in New Delhi, and yet that looked

relatively comfortable. Those three should go through to the final.

Adrian, that looked pretty comfy to me.

If you look at the slow motion finish, and there's only one more

heat to go, her rival, Amy Wilmot, will be on that. But she did not

look bothered by that race, Andy. Hannah Miley just getting another

huge round of applause from the crowd. The results of the first

heat: The final tonight will be a cracker.

It is just the first heat, she It just looked really smooth.

get back to the second heat, Andrew and Adrian.

Very interesting, who final, because certainly Amy Wilmot

could be faster than Hannah Miley of Scotland. It looks like she is

having a go already. We have two Australians in this race, and two

English swimmers. Amy Wilmot with Australian swimmers either side of

her, Hannah Miley had Canadian swimmers either side of her. Wilmot,

we were talking to her coach, Lisa Bates, earlier yesterday, they have

been working on Bates, earlier yesterday, they have

against Hannah Miley. But not leave everything in the water, as it were,

on the first two lengths. That looked really strong.

on the first two lengths. That than Hannah Miley on that first

hundred. I would not be surprised if she set

a quicker time and at the Games record went again in this heat. It

is a bit like sparring. She will have seen Hannah set a time, a games

record will stop Wilmot is well capable of that. So I will not be

surprised if she decides to push it and lay down a marker. Fascinating.

Just ahead of the British record pace at that last turn. The black

cap up Amy Wilmot in the centre. First to turn, the Australian, very

good from her. The time at the halfway, it was quick, right on

British record pace. Interesting tactics, looks like they may Wilmot

is trying to push. Absolutely. Although Hannah Miley will want to

push this league, and we saw her catch the rest of the field. And

take over, Wilmot by this point would hope to be a head, have Hannah

chasing her. This looks very well paced actually, very impressive.

Good-looking breaststroke, nice, long glide. Interesting is the

change from breaststroke to freestyle. Breaststroke is slowest,

freestyle quickest. Sometimes the cadence change is not an easy thing

to do. First to turn with 100 metres to go. Very impressive indeed. She

will be about four seconds outside the British record, but there could

be another games record if she does push it. McMaster of Australia

second. A good way behind in third is the Canadian, Australia in

fourth. No question that she will not qualify, the question now is, do

you want to set a record of just leave some in the tank? I would ease

back a little bit. Do not to the legs on just now. -- turn the legs

on. 39.5, a real tactical swim. It is

not easy to swim that little bit more slowly. McMaster second, Lowe,

third. I think all three will make the final. It is hard to tell what

will play out tonight. Both of them still breathing hard. A really fast

time. I do not think either of them has shown their hand fully. I am not

surprised Willmott did not push that. There is no point. Look at the

Clearwater. -- clear water.

Showing good control. Here are the results of the second heat.

A good time, second fastest in the final.

Hopefully, we will see the finalists. Indeed, Danielle Lowe has

made it, excellent. And three Canadians. Hannah Miley has a new

Commonwealth record. Aimee Willmott into the final. A

good start. Are we seeing some tactics at play?

Definitely, this morning was about making it through. This is the most

tactical race of the whole summing programme. The science behind it,

over such great distances, different strokes.

A good swim from Danielle Lowe. Making it through to the final. We

want a sweep on the podium with the home Nations!

I like your optimism! For the first day.

A chance to see some of the stars we knew from London 2012 in action.

Bradley Wiggins will be in the cycling shortly. But it will not

include Mo Farah. Here is the statement he has put out. The

sickness I had two weeks ago was a big setback, he says.

This is not an injury, this is some kind of illness he has had, we are

not quite sure what it is. It is clearly bad enough to prevent him

competing here in Glasgow. Instead he will concentrate on getting back

to full fitness in time for the European Championships next month in

Z?rich. Here on BBC One,

we're heading to the women's triathlon, which will see the first

medal of the Games awarded. 30 athletes are set to contest the

women's race, and then the men's Before we head to

Strathclyde Country Park for the start, here's everything you

need to know about today's event. Triathlon became a Commonwealth

sport in 2002, in Manchester. Triathlon became a Commonwealth

combines swimming, cycling and running a continuous basis. First

off across the running a continuous basis. First

Men and women have running a continuous basis. First

distances. The race running a continuous basis. First

mass start guide clock does not stop so the speed in

the changeover can be crucial. Transition is where the most

mistakes can happen and penalties are given. These can be a verbal

warning or a stop and go penalty or disqualification. For the first

time, a mixed relay will take place in the Commonwealth Games. Two men

and two women in each team and the distances are shorter. Each athlete

can fix all three disciplines before handing over to their team-mates by

tapping them. -- each athlete competes.

Just a reminder where that course is, south of Glasgow in

Situated between Motherwell and Hamilton, it was the venue for

the rowing in the 1986 Commonwealth Games and it's expected to provide

Hello, everyone, welcome to Strathclyde Country Park. Some

glorious sunshine here today. That sunshine means the water temperature

and air temperature is high enough that the swimmers do not need to

worth wet suits which means the course is even tougher for the

weaker swimmers. The weaker swimmers do like to wear wet suits because it

makes them more buoyant. The crowd makes them more buoyant. The crowd

has gathered to witness the first medal of the 2014 Commonwealth

has gathered to witness the first Games. 40,000 spectators are

expected here today, quite a Games. 40,000 spectators are

back for triathlon which was left of the schedule in Delhi. The

transition area is down there. Some of the bikes. This is the fourth

discipline of triathlon, the transition. While you cannot win in

transition, you transition. While you cannot win in

will be watching the race with world champion Non Stanford who is racing

for Wales because she is injured. champion Non Stanford who is racing

And Annie Emmerson. Unfortunately no representative for Wales and

Scotland, but five home Nations athletes here today, one of them is

Jodie Stimpson. I think she is the one to beat?

One of the favourites. No Welsh or Scottish athletes. But plenty of

home support. Hopefully, one of the first medals will be for England.

The only woman on the start line who has already won a Commonwealth medal

is the New Zealander. Andrea Hewitt has so much experience, one to watch

out for. Emma Jackson from Australia had an outstanding race in hamburg.

As did Kirsten Sweetland, coming into form. What tactics will we see?

No wet suits. A really tough course. Helen Jenkins has called this an

honest triathlon course. She means no one can hide, a really

tough course. It will show who is really fit. Expect the swimming to

be really fast. They won't be hanging around on the bike. The

running will be hard from the start. Those audience members used to

seeing the world triathlon series, this will be different. The field

does not have that depth in it. You will see different tactics.

Very much so, in the world series, swimmers can hang on because there

is such a big train of athletes. There are fewer athletes this time.

Early on the race will spread out. Who else will we see on the podium?

Jodie Stimpson is the clear favourite. Her training partner

Aileen Reid could be up there. The main contenders will be Kirsten

Sweetland from Canada. The Kiwi girl Andrea Hewitt. And Emma Jackson.

That transition is really key, you cannot get that wrong. We have seen

mistakes in the world series. Johnny Brownlee at the Olympics, we

saw. Even before you arrive at the transition. The athletes have enough

experience. It is an important day, eight years waiting for it to be

back on the Commonwealth Games schedule.

Athletes have been waiting for this. The venue and the course itself, it

is perfect. We could chat all day long. You have

to get to the commentary box to join Max Chilton. I had better let both

of you go. Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for a two hour display of

incredible endurance, it is time for the women's triathlon.

The sport begins today, when the Commonwealth Games gets going here

at the Strathclyde Country Park. Swimming, biking, running, on the

agenda. 1500m swim, a 40 kilometre like, ten kilometre run. The Olympic

distance being used here at the Commonwealth Games. This is the

third time triathlon has been included within the Commonwealth

Games. First in Manchester in 2002, then in Melbourne. The water quality

was deemed unsafe in Delhi, so no triathlon that. It has returned in

front of a capacity crowd on a gorgeous day here.

The women's triathlon gold medal will be the first medal of the Games

decided. These are the weather conditions

today. 22 degrees and rising. Water temperature and air temperature

combined to allow a non-wetsuit swim.

The athletes are being introduced, and brought back down to the start

of the race on the pontoon, one by one. Expecting a total of 29 to

compete today. Numbers 1-30, but they did not use the number 13.

This is the course. Two laps of swimming. Then they head on the

first of 58 kilometre laps taking them to the western end of the

Strathclyde Country Park. A climb into the hills behind the park. They

dropped back down to lake level before coming back to transition.

They will compete each lap five times up to eight as all of 40

kilometres. Then a ten kilometre run, three laps, close to the

transition area. Here is the full line-up for the

women's triathlon. Also some less familiar names for

those of you who follow us during the triathlon season.

ready dive in. She could do well today. She had a really good race in

hamburg, over a shorter sprint distance, just before the

Commonwealth Games. Jackson will be hoping to spoil the challenge of

Jodie Stimpson. Potentially, Stimson, the best of the home nation

athletes today. -- Stimpson. Both Welsh triathletes sadly out with

injury. triathlon about to get underway. The

first gold medal of the Games will go to one of these athletes. Silence

falls around the lakeside. A helicopter circles above to bring us

aerial pictures. The camera phone is trained on the athletes as they line

up, ready to dive into the water. And in the 2014 Commonwealth Games

women's triathlon is underway. Into the water of the Strathclyde Country

Park. We follow them from above. The strong swimmers immediately surging

to the front. We will keep an eye on the numbers painted on their

shoulders and swim caps and try to eat out exactly who is setting the

pace. -- picked out. There are some less experienced athletes in the

pace. -- picked out. There are some field today. They may struggle with

the pace. Sharkey of Northern Ireland is number 28. We will see

two distinct groups form early on. Most definitely. There are less

numbers than we would normally see and that will hurt some of the less

strong swimmers, they cannot get into the big train we so often see

in the world triathlon series. MR Sharkey forcing the pace. The

triathlete from Belfast. She started at Leeds University. We expect a

strong showing in the early stages from Jodie Stimpson. Andrea Hewitt,

bronze medal in Melbourne. Look out for her. Aileen Reid is another one,

a regular on the world triathlon series tour. Expected to go well

today. A good swim is crucial to the prospects. The stronger swimmers

will do well. Those who are best on two wheels will need to do well in

the water and keep up with the leaders. They swim in an

anticlockwise loop. They will exit the water, dive back in, always one

of the most spectacular triathlon elements, the excellent and -- exit

and re-entry. There are six buoys which is really

important and Aileen Reid, near the front. Lucy

Hall alongside. There she is, number 15. Keep an eye out for number one,

Jodie Stimpson from the West Midlands. Lucy Hall is known as the

mermaid when she races on the French Grand Prix circuit. That is because

she is an outstanding swimmer. But she has dropped off slightly in the

last year or so. But she has been working very hard on her cycling.

This is where trouble can start. If they get tightly bunched on the

turns, and can hit heads, docking can follow, but it seems to be going

off peacefully at the moment. The friendly games living up to their

name. Just to remind you, this is a full Olympic distance. Some of the

sprint races on the world triathlon series are not, this is the rule

Olympic distance, a 1500 metres swim, 40 kilometres on cycles, then

a ten kilometres run. Helena Jenkins said this is a really

tough course. Made tougher by the fact that some of the poorer

swimmers cannot wear wet suits. A very challenging all-round course.

They can is for safety, hoping to keep out of the way. -- the kayak.

Making the turn before heading back to the pontoon. Mickey Holden from

England. Determined to do well today, she was part of the team that

won the gold medal in British colours at the relay World

Championships in Hamburg just prior to the start of these Commonwealth

Games. Keen to make the team for the Saturday relay. It makes its

Commonwealth Games debut at the weekend. She will need to perform

well in the individual competition today. Another slow motion look at

the dive. Just going back to her, she is one of the athletes who, for

me, I would put money on her being in with a shout of the medals. She

looks to be in the shape of her life. She won silver at the

Europeans last year. I have a sneaky suspicion this would be a

breakthrough race for her. But hours to go yet, let's wait and see.

It is flat at the start of the cycle course, then one very demanding

climb and they must negotiate, heading deep into the woods. The

lining at the side of the lake. It has caught a few of them out in

training. The second phase of this triathlon. They now start to force

the pace heading back. Three quarters through the first lap.

Beautiful, calm conditions. Reminiscent of Hyde Park, 2012. They

swam in the Serpentine, similarly calm waters here in the artificial

loch of Strathclyde Country Park, between Hamilton and Motherwell. To

the west, the River Clyde, nearby, the M74 motorway.

Just a couple of minutes to go before the athletes exit of the

water. A short little run before they dive back in. Interesting to

see where the likes of Emma Jackson are, she had a great race in

Hamburg. She will love this cycle course, or perhaps not one of the

stronger swimmers. After seven and a half minutes, they

approach the end of the first lap. The turning conditions have been

monitored very carefully. They have had problems in the past win the

open district swimming Championships were held here. More than 50

competitors picked up a vomiting virus. There was a problem with

algae growth. The organisers were keen to get it right and make sure

the water posed no algae problems for the swimmers. Already the New

Zealand swimmers have commented on how clear it was, you can see the

bottom of the lake, it is clear, clean, cool, calm. The health and

safety of the athletes is the most important thing and the organisers

have done their absolute but most to guarantee conditions and perfect

water quality. -- absolute but -- utmost.

I can already see a couple of swimmers who are as far behind as

500 metres. Half a lap. I wonder if they may struggle to complete the

course today. The best in the field are heading for the final turn.

Another medical official in his kayak ready to respond if there are

any problems. They head back towards the exit ramp, a straight up and

down, they will sprint across the pontoon and dive straight back into

begin the second lap. A full check on exactly who is where with an eye

on Jodie Stimpson, Eileen Reid,, Lucy Hall and Emma Sharkey. Here

they come, out of the water, the end of lap one. Lucy Hall, followed by

Holland, then Stimpson, an English one, two, three. Andrea Hewitt

following. Samuels. Robertson, Sweetland. Duffy from Bermuda is

10th. Then Emma Jackson, 11th. The front you live in separated by just

13 seconds. -- the front the 11. That little exit of the water and

the dive back in is a very difficult on the athletes. Suddenly using a

different engine. It really brakes up your refund. -- rhythm. Perhaps

now a little brake just creating with the top three swimmers. They

are well on their way on the second lap. Lucy Hall, looking relaxed and

smooth. The tallest racer in the field. Effortless to /through the

water. -- stroke through. The safety boat out in numbers today. They are

used to major watersports. Steve Redgrave won three gold medals here

in the 1986 event. He then teamed up with Andy Holmes to win gold in the

coxless pairs. Aileen Reid, of Northern Ireland, in

fourth position at the moment. Aileen Reid in the form of her life,

according to her coach, Darren Smith. That camp has produced some

incredible athletes over the years, especially on the women's side.

Aileen blows hot and cold, but when she is hot, we have seen her do

amazing use, -- things, like in the world triathlon tour event in London

last summer. The leading group starting to get a little further

spread now. You can see the gap to the chase group. It is still Lucy

Hall England, 15, cutting a fresh track through the water. So

relaxed, it looks so easy for her. She is probably only going at 75%,

conserving energy for the cycling. Swim and easy, go the not too tired.

The crowd camped on the bank of the Swim and easy, go the not too tired.

loch art on their feet, warmly applauding. So reminiscent of

loch art on their feet, warmly London. The revolt is point taken.

-- every vantage point. London. The revolt is point taken.

gold medal of the Games will come from this group of athletes. The

Kenyon is struggling with the pace. But still getting plenty of support

along the way. that her to have no spray to deal

with. Plenty of other sport this morning. England against Wales is

underway on the women's hockey. That is available online now on the BBC

Sport website. Just noticing there is a bit of a break happening.

Around about six athletes, perhaps five athletes and a gap of about ten

meters. That is significant at this stage in the race. This was the

start and this was a dive demonstrated by Lucy Hall. Swim

specialist. Hot on their heels, Vicky Holland. England one, two and

three at the end of the first lap. Clean sweep of the medals is not out

of the question for the English triathletes, but they will be pushed

all of the way by New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Australia and

maybe one of the South Africans will get involved. Hewitt is a Bronze

Commonwealth medallist in Melbourne in 2006. The only athlete in this

field that has a medal. She will love this course. She loves a tough

course and that is exactly what she has got. The crowds arrived early

and the weather forecast was spot on. Early cloud cover as the sun

burns away. They have arrived with their picnic boxes, and deckchairs

arrived ready for the first day of the Commonwealth Games. Reduced to

about ten now. One or two being removed. One of the swimmers going

wide. You don't want to do that, you will lose time. You could lose the

feet of the front slimmer. Lucy has perhaps injected some pays as she

swings round left for the last time. -- pace. Lucy Hall will not last

long if she is out on her own on the bike. She is kicking hard and trying

to force the pace at the front of the field. Maybe hoping to do some

damage to the slower bikers and runners. As they head towards the

final boy. The swimmers now just separating out. You need to be close

to the wheel in front of you if you have any chance. Lucy Hall is so

relaxed, flipping over and doing a bit of backstroke to have a look at

what is going on behind. She has total control over this swim at the

moment. At the end of lap one, it was England, England, England out of

the water. At the end of the second, it might be the same. Somebody came

out of the water and dived back in for the start of the second lap.

Very tired/. Officials will have to keep an eye on that athlete. Elite

pack of Europeans. Antipodean 's and Canadians have finished their second

lap of two. Very difficult to the weaker triathlons. If they do get

lapped, they do have two step down and leave the race. It is a shame

because they have come so far, but those are the rules. For those of

you who watched the men's Olympic triathlon in high Park, Jonathan

Brownlee incurred a 12 second penalty because of an illegal

dismount on the bike. We will be keeping an eye on the rules. They

have certain laws they have to abide with here. They have to get the

equipment in the right place, putting the bike back in the right

place at the end of the ride. Lucy Hall, Vicky Holland and Jodie

Stimpson lead them out of the water. Followed closely by Aileen Reid. The

first 11 separated, the first 12 separated by 24 seconds. Those who

we expected to be in the front group, are there. They come to the

transition area, pick up their bikes. The English trio are leading

the way. Just noticing Emma Jackson in transition, it she will be a

danger in the run. She will have two work hard but has a good chance of

making the elite pack. Remains to be seen if some damage can be done by

the stronger cyclists on the climb. Nicky Samuels from New Zealand. Look

at the crowds. Fantastic in the Strathclyde country Park. Brilliant.

Five laps and they get so much opportunity to see the athletes.

Jodie Stimpson going round the first bend. This is tough, they have come

out of the swim, 500 metres and they are straight up the hill. They need

to wake until they are in a good position and tell they can get their

feet in the pedals. We have a group of five at the front. Helicopter

overhead, as they head of for the first of five, eight alarm at laps

in and out of the woodland. Welcome shade at times to get out of the

rising heat of the mid morning sunshine. Jodie Stimpson leads the

way at this stage. She was joined coming out of the swim by fellow

English athletes, Lucy Hall and Vicky Holland. The second group

English athletes, Lucy Hall and hope to close the gap and joined

these five. They might do that with some hard work the front. They might

close down and it might not be long before we have a group of ten.

Important the athletes take their time at the front. People who are

not familiar, will see the athlete put out their elbow and that is a

signal for the rider behind to come and take the lead. Moffat making her

way, trying to make her way. Flora Duffy from Bermuda. Moffat is such a

strong athlete but not in the form we are used to seeing her in. Flora

Duffy of Bermuda is riding with Emma Moffatt of Australia. They can see

the leaders and they are Moffatt of Australia. They can see

catch them. Lucy Hall doing the hard work in the water but

catch them. Lucy Hall doing the hard for herself today. She wants a medal

and inclusion in Saturday's team event. She raced well at the team

championship in hamburger couple of event. She raced well at the team

weeks ago where great Britain won a gold medal. -- in hamburg. For the

weeks ago where great Britain won a first time in the Commonwealth Games

we have a group of five and then a group of two. Flora Duffy and

Moffat. And then another group of Moffat. And then another group of

another five behind. They all come together shortly. Flora Duffy is

putting her shoes on. She has got to help Moffat if she has any chance of

making the front pack. This is the third pack. Containing Kirsten

Sweetland. Emma Jackson on the back. third pack. Containing Kirsten

Hewitt as well and she will be working

Hewitt as well and she will be let this front pack make any more

time. Working hard as a group of five, inject ding pace now. I

time. Working hard as a group of believe Flora Duffy and Moffat have

caught leaders. It has grown to seven. They are up with the front

group of five now. Five become seven. Cosmopolitan group of

triathletes as they come past the theme park at the noisy end of the

Strathclyde country Park. Duffy of you do, Moffat of Australia. Aileen

Reid, living in Northern Ireland at the moment. 32 years of age now.

This is a tricky hairpin bend. Pretty tricky in the West. Goodness

me, we have one down, followed by another. It is Ellen Pennock of

Canada. She has taken Kate Roberts with her. Hopefully we will get a

replay but I can only imagine their wheels have touched. Kate Roberts in

a lot of trouble. Ellen Pennock went first and Kate Roberts had no option

but to collide with her. She is bravely picking up her bike and

attempting to continue. I assume there is no mechanical problem.

There is a problem, there is no cadence on the bike. She is trying

to get the chain back into position and this is losing valuable time. I

think the front pack will capitalise a little bit on the crash. Here it

think the front pack will capitalise is. It was Ellen Pennock behind

Roberts. We have is to blame Ellen Pennock for that, she was behind,

she had to avoid the wheel in front. Normally the front rider will not go

down. When you get hit from behind it is a lot easier than if you lose

your front wheel. I will say that is Ellen Pennock's false, she looked

like she rode into the back of Kate Roberts from South Africa.

like she rode into the back of Kate excuse for that. They had just

negotiated the first of the hairpins. Visibility is perfect.

Difficult to find any excuses. She may have a mechanical issue that

forced her to veer off to the right. I am happy to say we think both

riders are back in the race. Looking like the front pack, and it looks

like the second pack containing Emma Jackson has joined the front. Also

containing Andrea Hewitt and Kirsten Sweetland. In that pack are some

very good runners. We can spot the lead group through the trees.

very good runners. We can spot the They start to make the end of the

climb and will descend back towards the lake before returning to the

transition area at the end of the first lap. Can see them on the big

screens. Apart from Ellen Pennock and Kate Roberts, who went down, we

have the main contenders out on the ride. Looks like the Mediterranean

today. Stunning. 90 degrees turn they come around. Jodie Stimpson

said it was the part of the cause that could tricky and a

said it was the part of the cause the hill at quite a pace. At the

front of the field, Vicky Holland, Lucy Hall, Jodie Stimpson, the three

English triathletes. Plenty of torque between them, lots of bossing

of tactics from Lucy Hall in particular. This is the map. Climb

into the woods and then back down to lakeside level and then back towards

transition. into the woods and then back down to

lakeside level and then back Massive cheer has just gone up in transition

because the last of the swimmers has just arrived to pick up her bike. I

am not sure if they will make one lap before they are caught by this

fast pace. Lucy Hall in front. lap before they are caught by this

fast pace. Lucy Hall The English athletes have got to think about

what they are doing because they don't want Andrea Hewitt, Jackson as

we have seen, it is a crafty race, there are no rules to say you have

to take your time at the front. Emma Moffatt on the front has managed to

join the front pack. Very experienced athlete, in her 30s now.

Emma Moffatt, her father grew up in the north of England before moving

to Australia in his 20s. She lives on the Gold Coast now, where the

next Commonwealth Games will take place, in 2018. I am not sure if

Emma Moffatt will still be around. You never know, we have had some

thirtysomethings. The eldest competitor today is the Jamaican,

who turns 35 tomorrow. It is not like the old days, where you used to

see a lot of ex-swimmers and ex-runners dumb attorney to

triathlon after they had finished their specialist sport. These days,

you see pure triathletes, and the age is going down on average. Leanda

Cave from Wales was a silver medallist. As yet, England have not

won a medal in the Commonwealth Games in the women's race. Just

having a look at the front athlete, I think it is a Canadian athlete,

trying to get the girls to work a little bit, but in all fairness,

Matt, there is not a lot of point, because, other than somewhere making

a break, you are better because, other than somewhere making

in and saving your legs. And Emma Jackson is at the back of the pack,

where she likes to be. Never seen at the front on the bike, saving her

legs until the run. She finished in second position behind Gwen

Jorgensen recently in the World Triathlon Series. That was Kirsten

Sweetland from Canada, with the black helmet on. Kirsten Sweetland

was on the podium in hamburg as well, socially could also be one to

watch. Jackson and well, socially could also be one to

done better over the shorter well, socially could also be one to

distances this season. So we will have to see, up against those who

are used to the full Olympic distance, 1500m in the water, 40k on

two wheels, and run. Yes, the distance quite

obviously changes things. It will be interesting to CF Kirsten Sweetland

can go the full 10k. World junior champion in 2006, and then she was

plagued by injury for so long, and really, just coming back into

plagued by injury for so long, and form. I would say she is a bit of a

threat in this race today. Now, coming back in front of the

spectators here at the Strathclyde Country Park. Thousands of them,

what a roar! And we get a check on exactly who is in the front group. A

total of ten triathletes bunched together, separated by a second or

so at the end of the first lap of five. I did not notice Kate McIlroy

in the pack, a former Steeplechase athlete, who qualified for the

Olympics in 2008 but unfortunately did not make it because of injury.

But a very strong athlete, I am surprised not to see her in the

front pack. ANNIE EMMERSON: As they make their

way up the hill. ANNIE EMMERSON: As they make their

on the course where I think a break really could happen. But this time

around, nobody prepared to put themselves on the line. As we see

the second pack coming through, with Kate McIlroy, a little bit of

controversy over herself action for New Zealand. She will

controversy over herself action for really hard if she is going to prove

the select is right to bring her. Aileen Reid tucked in behind Jodie

Stimpson from England. Aileen Reid, from Northern Ireland. We know she

can run. Second place in the World Triathlon Series race last year.

MATT CHILTON: Well, this was the end of the first lap, coming through to

a cacophony of noise around the Strathclyde Country Park, just

outside Lascelles. -- just outside Glasgow.

If you want to sprint at the Sir Chris Hoy

Velodrome, then press your red button now. Now, they are passing

the section where all the non-ticket holding spectators have gathered.

And another warm welcome for some of the stragglers coming through, and

that includes two who are battered and bruised, having had a major

that includes two who are battered collision. Gillian Saunders from

South Africa collision. Gillian Saunders from

in London, trained as a lawyer, but now a full-time athletes. She can

run well, but this time, she has been a bit below par. Now, we follow

the front group. Just making sure they are all present and correct.

Still ten, single file now. And you can be absolutely sure that Emma

Jackson, in the green and gold of Australia, will be at the back. Yes,

I am surprised that the athletes at the front do not give her a hard

time. I would! But as I said, there are no rules, she does not have to

take her turn at the front, but if it gets noticed by the other

athletes, they will not be happy. Coming through transition, Kirsten

Sweetland of Canada. There is no number 13, that number

is not used in triathlon. The British trio, Lucy Hall, Vicky

Holland and Jodie Stimpson, in the front group. Nicky Samuels came

through the ranks as an age-group athlete, taking a silver medal in

the 2003 World Championships, and you do not see that very often, an

age-group athlete turning pro. She is doing a good job. So, after 37

minutes, we have a group of ten. Yes, you can see the green and gold,

Emma Jackson, at the back, easy to spot, keeping out of trouble. We see

Gwen Jorgensen do it sometimes as well. Some of the athletes will sit

back. They do not want to risk falling down and bringing other

people down. So it can be the safest place to be, if you are not sure

technically. But speaking to some of the athletes from Australia and New

Zealand today, this course will ease suits her. She is a mountain goat,

she loves the hills. But knowing that her running is strong, she is

conserving her legs on the bike. So, they have made the 180 degrees turn

in front of the theme park. This chicane takes them back onto another

flat stretch of road past a crazy golf course, back in the direction

of the transition. The climb is still to come. Yes, it will be

interesting to see the tactics from the England team. Still up the

front, still working. I do not know at which point, but there are

certainly some points on the course where it will be worth giving it a