BBC One: Day 1: 12:00-13:00 Commonwealth Games

damage to this lead. Flora Duffy still pushing hard. We are

approaching a one-hour mark. Much expected of the English triathletes

with Vicky Holland, Lucy Hall and the best of them on paper, Jodie

Stimpson. She is a favourite for many people, but some from

Australia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland and Canada opposition in

this group, she will be taking nothing for granted. Plenty of work

for Jodie Stimpson to do if she is to win the first gold medal of The

Games. She did so well in the early part of the season, as you said

earlier, winning in Cape town and Auckland, so we know what she is

capable of. Once she gets the bit between her teeth, it is hard to bet

against her. But the likes of Kirsten Sweetland and Emma Jackson

will give her a good run for her money.

There was no Commonwealth Games triathlon in India because they'll

act of safe open water swimming. Emma Jackson is the front. --

because of a lack of safe open war persuading. -- open water swimming.

If she wants to have a serious chance of a medal here today, she

will have to move to the front and take

chance of a medal here today, she will have to it on on the climb. So

often we are commentating on Emma Jackson, and she is at the back of

the pack, so it is surprise into see her at the front! I was speaking to

a very good New Zealand athlete, and he said this course is made for her,

she is so strong on the hills. Now, it looks like Duffy again from

Bermuda, working really hard, which is good to see. Pushing the pace

early on. There is Holland at the back, acid, who put in so much work

early on, I think she has decided to back off. If she is not going to

make a break and go for it, she has got to save her legs, Hall.

Adjacent to the motorway now, on the noisy side of the Strathclyde

Country Park, and then the climb will follow. For the England team,

there will be pressure on them to day. As yet, they have not won a

medal in the triathlon in the Commonwealth Games. Sixth place

finish in 2006, Liz Blatchford, that has been England's best so far. My

money is on someone beating that today. The next Commonwealth Games

will be on the Gold Coast, and they have got a tough act to follow with

weather conditions like this in Glasgow today. Absolutely fantastic,

what a start to the Games. It is absolutely fantastic, when you think

of the effort and time which goes into it, if it had been a rainy day

today, it would have been a different story. And you're right,

the Gold Coast will have a hard act to follow. I would say the

organisers here have put on a phenomenal race. Holland from

England, at the front. Of course she is always fit, but just coming into

this race, looking very sharp. For the Home Nations, for most of the

Commonwealth triathletes, this is the focus of the season. 20 of them

have been willing to perhaps not give the World Triathlon Series

their full attention. I think Alistair and Jonny Brownlee would be

the first to admit that the Commonwealth Games is way more

important than winning the World Triathlon Series title, which they

have both done in the past Triathlon Series title, which they

of course is the Olympic gold medallist. And his brother is the

bronze medallist. So I guess the next thing would be the Commonwealth

Games. We are really not seeing a lot of

action in this front pack. I am on the edge of my seat, hoping we are

going to see something happen. An attack would certainly make the race

more interesting. And with two laps to go, you have got a bit of time on

your side before transition, so you have to think about making that

break very soon. MATT CHILTON: Climbing now, and Emma

Jackson is in the middle of the pack. Sweetland, from Victoria,

another previous host city of the Commonwealth Games.

The hamburg event, won by Gwen Jorgensen, with Emma Jackson in

second. Jodie Stimpson was fifth on that day. She is in this race. But

that was the shorter distance, so we will not judge too much from that.

On the red button now, the first qualifying heats are taking place at

the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, and shortly, we expect to see Sir

Bradley Wiggins, who will be taking part in his one event of the games,

the team pursuit, and if you want to watch that, press the red button

now. . ANNIE EMMERSON: It will be

interesting to see what he has got on the track, having not taken part

in the Tour de France. Nicky Samuels, down the hill, perhaps the

most dangerous part on the course, sweeping sharp left. Jodie

most dangerous part on the course, from England leading the way, with

Lucy Hall behind. Lucy Hall, technically, very, very strong, as

is Kirsty Sweetman from Canada. The main thing is that you want to get

through it and get to the run in one piece, in the front pack. A bit of

pace here, somebody is having a go. Nicky Samuels is responding, and

look how Nicky Samuels is responding, and

spread. Five seconds perhaps between the first rider, which is Lucy

Hall, and the 10th rider, which the first rider, which is Lucy

think is Nicky Samuels. So, not the best runner, so perhaps she believes

that her best chance best runner, so perhaps she believes

amongst the medals today is to best runner, so perhaps she believes

some damage out on two wheels. best runner, so perhaps she believes

a good effort from Lucy Hall, fastest swimmer in the field.

a good effort from Lucy Hall, showing her prowess on two wheels.

Yes, so much power, so much strength on the bike. If she is to have any

chance of getting in the medals, she has got to ride out hard. So often

we see somebody making a break, and then backing off. If

we see somebody making a break, and go, you have got to go, you have got

to give it at go, you have got to go, you have got

your shoulder. There is a go, you have got to go, you have got

now. So, Lucy Hall doing some damage. She made the break, she did

not back off. Good speed from Lucy Hall, and no one in the same camera

shot. The other group of nine, slightly taken aback by that

audacious move from Lucy Hall, number 15, from England. Leading the

Commonwealth Games triathlon, as Nicky Samuels takes a drink, and

Emma Jackson just cruises alongside her. A little bit surprised that

perhaps Jodie Stimpson or Vicky Holland, also from England, did not

decide to go with her. I do not know whether it was planned or not. Maybe

she just decided, I am going. But the others know that they are better

runners than Lucy, so they might be a bit relaxed about things, but

nonetheless that is a huge gap now. She has really got her head down,

attempting to give herself the best possible chance of a Commonwealth

Games medal. Yes, really good to see that gap, more than 100m. And I do

not see a lot of urgency in this pack, I do not think they are

planning on going after her. Well, Lucy Hall is an excellent

swimmer, we know all about that. She has not managed to back it up with

any good riding or running in this season so far, in the World

Triathlon Series. She has obviously been playing her cards close to her

chest and has been focusing on this. She was the domestique in the London

triathlon, sent in as the strong swimmer to lead Helen Jenkins on a

potential gold medal charge. swimmer to lead Helen Jenkins on a

not happen for Jenkins. She has now had enough of playing second fiddle,

and Lucy Hall has taken it on here. The remaining nine still not

responding in any positive way. They appear to be pretty relaxed about

the break that passage has put in. This is great for the England fans

here today. They like to see people making a bit of an effort, and Lucy

Hall has certainly done that. These fans from England have come all the

way up to Scotland to see her. When they see her coming into

transition... We will be able to tell you what the time difference is

transition... We will be able to very shortly. Here we come, with

just one lap to go. Lucy Hall it's the blue carpet of transition, at

the end of lap four. We can make a check on the time difference... As

she comes out of transition, a check on the time difference... As

to one of her coaches on the way through. 15 seconds and counting. As

Lucy Hall changes the shape potentially of this Commonwealth

Games triathlon. Born in Leicester, living in Leeds, leading here in

Glasgow. And it is 31, 32 seconds! 33 seconds is the lead of Lucy Hall

at the end of lap four. Wheel that be decisive at the end of the race?

That is incredible, because that 30 seconds has been gained in the last

couple of kilometres. Just how much can she do now? As she came past the

commentary box, she was looking very relaxed on the bike and pushing with

a lot of power. Just such a strong athlete. So now, word will have

reached the chasing nine that there is work to be done. They will know

that she has a lead of 33 seconds, she has taken the Bell, she is

riding her final lap, and gritting her teeth. I am loving this, loving

watch her give it a real go. Kirsty Sweetman perhaps sensing some

danger, from Canada. But realistically she will need probably

about three minutes over 10k if she is going to stay away from a lot of

these strong runners. And of course, Andrea Hewitt as well. This

is such a strong pack of runners there is no one in this front pack

who has any weakness. Aileen Reid from Ireland as well, a Grade 1.

who has any weakness. Aileen Reid Emma Moffatt takes it up, followed

by Duffy of Bermuda. They have got a gap of more than 30

seconds to try and recover. Serious work going on within the chase

group. Looking down the road, a lot of empty space. She might be even 40

seconds ahead now. Flora Duffy perhaps sensing that she needs to

work hard. She is perhaps one of the weaker runners in this pack.

So, just under an hour and a quarter of the Commonwealth Games women's

triathlon behind us, and the gap between the chasers and the solitary

leader is significant. Lucy Hall of England has just a motorcycle

cameraman for company. The cadence is good, the power is good. She

continues to break away from the front pack. Very relaxed, I am

surprised, knowing how she rides, that she goes off the front. The

addition to the front handle bars might have helped her out,

aerodynamically. Coming through the shadows of the

trees. Emma Moffatt of Australia in the chasing group of nine. On the

left, Andrea Hewitt of New Zealand. Jodie Stimpson, Vicky

left, Andrea Hewitt of New Zealand. this group as well. Very soon, the

second pack, there will be an opportunity to see where Lucy Hall

is. Flora Duffy pushing the pace. As I said, she is sensing Lucy Hall is

getting too much time ahead. She really does not want that. If Lucy

Hall was with a group of riders that arrived in transition to gather, it

would not be long before she was going backwards, being lost by the

group. She has given herself a fighting chance by opening up this

33 second lead. I don't know if it is big enough to give her a shot at

a medal? Lucy will probably need a couple of minutes. I don't want to

talk to badly about Lucy Hall's running, because it is not that bad

and has worked on it really hard. Has suffered a few injuries. I did

see her at the London triathlon last year. Had a great run. I think we

will be seeing a lot more of Lucy year. Had a great run. I think we

Hall and I think we will see her running well in the next months and

years to come. Lucy Hall, out on her own. Heading down towards the

playpark. She will make that turned on this course for the very last

time, before she heads back. One more hill climb and then it is back

to transition and out onto the ten kilometre run. They will be running

around a tough course like this. Overall in this race, some of the

athletes were talking it is not going to be a fast race. They do

usually go under two hours, but I don't Inc we will see that today.

Flora Duffy of Bermuda is sensing a need to do some work. Samuels

responding. In France, the camera is not giving you an accurate idea of

the gap. The Camara distances always make them seem closer than they are.

Have this group of nine managed to close the gap? I think they have

made inroads. I think we can put that down to Flora Duffy from

Bermuda. Aileen Reid out of the saddle. Trying to close the gap. She

has two saddle. Trying to close the gap. She

from the group and close the gap to Lucy Hall. Lucy Hall is getting

tired. Aileen Reid of Northern Ireland about to close the gap for

Lucy Hall. You have to say Lucy Hall's chance of a medal is gone.

She did look committed to the breakaway, but

perhaps the heat getting to her now. committed to the breakaway, but

She must have written really hard and that will have done some damage

to her legs going out in the run. Aileen Reid just getting in front.

Perhaps if Lucy Reid had looked around earlier, her and Aileen Reid

could have made a breakaway together. The group is complete

again. We are back to a full complement of ten. Rave effort from

Lucy Hall. I think that would have taken too much out of her to enable

her to do any significant damage on the run. It might just play into the

hands of those who have kept it sensible. Emma Jackson, Jodie

Stimpson, Vicky Holland is not the best runner but maybe she is saving

her best performance for the biggest race of her year, here in the

Commonwealth games. Realistically it is Hewitt 's, Stimpson and Jackson.

I have two beg to differ with Vicky Holland's running. I might be eating

my words, but she is a good runner. She comes from a swimming and

running aground. By all accounts, a lot of people saying she is in form.

She ran well in hamburg, not too far off the pace. I think we will find

she is coming into form at the right time. She has played this bike very

sensibly. We have seen Lucy Hall, Jodie Stimpson and Flora Duffy, but

not a lot from Emma Jackson. Time for a drink for Kirsten Sweetland of

Canada. She has kept it sensible as well. Aileen Reid, the first to

reach Lucy Hall on. In second position. Wearing number one on her

shoulder, England's Jodie Stimpson. Number nine New Zealand, Andrea

Hewitt. Going past Flora Duffy and towards Samuels. They will be

thinking about the conclusion of lap towards Samuels. They will be

five. The arrival in transition and the departure for the ten K run.

Thoughts turned to the transition. The 10,000 metre run is fast

approaching. Any chance of a break has well and truly gone. Emma

Jackson in the green and gold colours of Australia. This is the

fourth discipline in transition. Aileen Reid already getting her

shoes off. It is important to be placed well. I don't know if that is

a label or an energy gel sticking out the back of Flora Duffy.

The athletes now in a very short time it will be making their way

back to transition. Jodie Stimpson at the front. Ranked number one

because she is the highest ranked athlete in the world. Just getting

herself nicely positioned the transition. A lot of athletes lose

time in transition and ten, 15 seconds can make a big difference to

your race. Lucy Hall, only significant breakaway rider. " three

second gap. " at the start of the last lap. I think

second gap. " at the start of the do some damage today. She has kept

out of trouble on the bike, as usual. This could play into her

hands. Perhaps an Australian might claim the first gold medal of the

2014 Commonwealth games in Glasgow. If you have just come from a

different planet and somebody said to you these were the Commonwealth

Games in Glasgow, you would not believe them. But it is a

magnificent setting in the Strathclyde country Park. The first

gold medal of The Games will be decided after they finish this final

lap, park their bikes and embarked on a 10,000 metre run in the

women's triathlon. The men's race to come at 3pm today. Plenty more going

on across the BBC platform with exclusive coverage of the

Commonwealth games. The back five about to be complete. They will

start to move their feet out of the shoes. Straps are starting to be

undone and feet rested on to the empty shoes, which remain attached

to the bike. They need to get everything right, park the bikes

correctly in the appropriate stands, get their racing helmets into the

box and then get her running shoes on. It has to be done cleanly. It is

practised time and time again, but it has to be done precisely now. 12

of the riders, Kirsten Sweetland, taking a chance with the dismount

line. Stimpson in behind, Hewitt and Holland with the same time. All

within a second of each other. Jodie Stimpson gets her shoes on and makes

her way out of transition, closely followed by the rest of the group.

Vicky Holland, the first to move. Jodie Stimpson of England alongside

Hewitt. Kirsten Sweetland of Canada. Jackson and Moffat of Australia. I

would not we surprised that Lucy Hall is paying the price for the

early breakaway on the bike. Can she maintain her pace with the leaders?

Jodie Stimpson of England strikes for the front. If the bike was a bit

of a procession towards the end, this run will not be. This will be

tough, it will be absolutely fall on all the way. They will have two

hertz. If they want to win medals, you have some of the best runners

here, this will be tough. These girls are used to running over flat

courses. What is different about Strathclyde is the bike is tough and

running is tough. Three of them appear to be struggling. One is Lucy

Hall and a New Zealand athlete is struggling as well. Kirsten

Sweetland is going stride but stride as they run Waterside in front of

this enormous crowd in the Strathclyde Country Park. Jodie

Stimpson leads for England. Kirsten Sweetland is second in the Canada.

Hewitt struggling to go with them at this stage. It is Flora Duffy.

Hewitt is in the front pack. She is in fifth. Jodie Stimpson burst.

Andrea Hewitt is the lightest athlete in the field, weighs just 50

kilos. Group of six lead by the best triathlete, Jodie Stimpson. Lucy

Hall, had ago during the bike and paid the price. Now hast to stare

down the line of runners in front of her. It is quite a long way to the

leader, Jodie Stimpson, of England. Vicky Holland, just about staying

with them at this stage. The first lap of three. Three laps of 3.3

kilometres each. Look at the crowds, enjoying every minute of this. No

heroics, not like the Brownlee Brothers, who we are used to seeing

flying out of transition. Ashleigh Gentle from Australia and Kate

Mcilroy making their way into transition. All they can hope for

now is to run a decent race. Ashleigh Gentle came into this with

high hopes. Shame to see her well down. Aileen Reid, four of them now.

Hewitt has dropped off. Michael Roy and Ashleigh Gentle leave transition

for the final time. -- Kate Mcilroy. Hewitt and Holland are the ones

having to work hard to close the gap at this stage. Jodie Stimpson has to

be sensible, at this stage. Jodie Stimpson has to

run away. She has at this stage. Jodie Stimpson has to

desire to win. You can see it at this stage. Jodie Stimpson has to

face. Running strongly, but she has got to be sensible. Lucy Hall just

off the pace, I think her day is over but a great effort from her.

off the pace, I think her day is am sure we will

off the pace, I think her day is the Commonwealth Games in the

future. Into the woods on a bit of a climb. Stimpson gets her head down,

along with Kirsten Sweetland, Jackson, Aileen Reid of

along with Kirsten Sweetland, Ireland. Vicky Holland and Andrea

Hewitt. Vicky Holland staying with them, then a bit of a gap to Andrea

Hewitt, struggling with a climb. Legs with Bill difference off the

bike, and perhaps a bike ride which is flatter. They were definitely

riding around 85, 90 and their legs will be sore. Then on top of that

you throw in the hills and it makes it tougher.

come down the slope. Vicky Holland is out there for England, along with

Aileen Reid of Northern Ireland. Lap one of three.

No problems for Emma Jackson, we know she is on good form, and she is

bouncing along, through the forest, alongside the artificial loch.

Shoulder to shoulder with Jodie Stimpson. I have been very impressed

with her running, in the team relays as well. She has got some speed in

her legs. A mouthful of water for Stimpson. Various feeding stations

along the way. Vicky Holland is travelling nicely. The New Zealander

has dropped off a little bit, but she is very experienced. Do not

count her out just yet. She won bronze in the World Championships in

2012, silver in 2011 and bronze in 2009, so a lot of pedigree. But 30

metres, that is quite a bit off. But perhaps her experience tells her

that she needs to do this kind of negative split. It is something Gwen

Jorgensen does, picking up later and running faster on the second half.

Nicky Samuels from New Zealand, could not keep with the group during

the first lap of the run. Yes, it is a shame, but she does not quite have

the running pedigree which the other girls have got. Her swimming and

riding is so good that she has not managed to get her running up to

that next level. Jodie Stimpson looking nice and relaxed, not

breathing too hard at the moment. So, it could be that during lap two,

somebody attempts to kick away from the group. A bit of a stumble

therefore Eleanor Jackson. -- their for Emma Jackson. Amy Regan at the

back of the five, desperately trying for Emma Jackson. Amy Regan at the

to grab a bottle of water. -- Aileen Reid. But thankfully she got hold of

a bottle, and has managed to get a drink. You can see the head

movement, she does not always look so relaxed. We have seen her run

very strongly in the past, so she is still in contention at this point of

the race. And Andrea Hewitt, hanging on. Is she getting a second wind?

She just sat back during the latter stages of lap one. But she may still

be able to content. Some athletes would get nervous if they drop off,

but I have seen Andrea do it before. That looked like Kirsten Sweetland.

She will not be making any friends if she trips someone up! Emma

Jackson, no damage done, stays on her feet. And Hewitt is joining the

fun at the front. So, a little breather at the start of lap one for

Andrea Hewitt of New Zealand, and the front group has grown by one,

from five to six. Emma Jackson taking it up, alongside Kirsten

Sweetland. Jodie Stimpson in third, taking it up, alongside Kirsten

followed by Vicky Holland. They are being followed by Aileen Reid of

Northern Ireland. Plenty of eyes on the swimming today, and the Scottish

hero Michael Jamieson will be going shortly in the event at which he

took a silver in the London Olympics, the 200m breaststroke.

That is on BBC Three right now. ANNIE EMMERSON: But right now, we

are back with the triathletes, heading towards the second lap of

three. Emma Jackson pushing the pace. Andrea Hewitt dropped off, but

as I predict it, she is back on. Kirsten Sweetland, from Canada, also

there. And Jodie Stimpson, who has got to keep her wits about her, but

her emotions in check, not get too carried away, as they come across

the blue carpet. This is where they will get the support from their

fans. MATT CHILTON: Emma Jackson, at the

front, looks like she might be the one to beat today, as the spectators

get to their feet. Applause ringing out for the group of six, who are

arriving with two laps to go. Emma Jackson, cruising through. Jodie

Stimpson alongside. Past the bikes which they hung up a little while

ago. Vicky Holland, keeping out of trouble, in fourth. No trouble at

all. Hewitt has closed the gap, having been dropped. The leading

six, on their way to start lap to. They are looking very composed, but

inside, their legs will be burning, the heartbreaks will be high, the

lungs will be pumping. -- the heart rates.

Emma Jackson looks full of running. I wonder if she feels it is time to

move it up a gear? As they enter the climb on lap two.

Lucy Hall, she move on the bike, but it came to

nothing. She has got many years ahead of her. She has just got to

improve on the running little bit. Going back to the front, it is

looking very exciting. This was the transition area, watching Jodie

Stimpson. That was a little while ago, at transition. Now, rejoin the

leading six in the middle of the 10,000m run. This is lap two of

three. Aileen Reid of Northern Ireland staying with them at the

moment. Vicky Holland is staying with the group. Emma Jackson, always

at the back on the bike, front running now over the 10k. With Jodie

Stimpson on her shoulder. Kirsten Sweetland of Canada, with good

recent form, is a threat. Yes, Emma Jackson is the biggest threat,

though. We saw her in that sprint finish in Hamburg just a couple of

weeks ago, and Emma Jackson got the finish in Hamburg just a couple of

better of Sweetland. It finish in Hamburg just a couple of

your physical strength, but it is your mental strength as well. For

the English girls, the pressure is huge. You have to stay mentally

strong in this part of the race. Lots of support for all of the

athletes. Sadly, no Scottish competitors in the women's triathlon

today, but they will be presented in the men's, coming up at three

o'clock. Brownlee brothers, the hot favourite for gold and silver. Six

athletes at the front, I could not call the medals now, Matt, what

athletes at the front, I could not about you? I had a feeling about

Emma Jackson during the ride. She maintained her reserves of

stammered. We know her progress over five kilometres, but she looks full

of running here. She five kilometres, but she looks full

pile the pressure on her five kilometres, but she looks full

on the way up the hill. This is where the years of training payoff.

You have got to be able to recover afterwards, because they will still

have another lap to go. We need to look at Andrea Hewitt as well, a

medallist in the Commonwealth Games, bronze medallist, in

Melbourne in 26. And she was right Games, bronze medallist, in

up near the leaders in the Olympic -- in 2006. She is a big event race.

-- race. She is light on her feet and still

in contention here, unlike her temperature at -- unlike her

compatriot, Nicky Samuels, with Emma Moffatt, battling away up the hill.

Emma Moffatt has had a bit of a difficult time, changing coaches a

couple of times in recent times. I am just wondering perhaps if it is

time for her to look at the long distances. But she loves the Olympic

distance. Over the years we have seen her perform so well. Moffitt

and Samuels, keeping it going. No chance of medals now. This picture

shows how tough it is mother hill, it is about 150 metres. And it looks

like Aileen Reid might be unable to stay with the pace at the front. Or

Aileen Reid has a bit of daylight to Aileen Reid has a bit of daylight to

stare at, as she looks at the front five. Andrea Hewitt of New Zealand

looks relaxed still. Vicky Holland heads for the shade on the

right-hand side of the tarmac. Still Jodie Stimpson controlling the pace

of this race. We have seen Kirsten Sweetland, as we have mentioned

several times, racing very well over five kilometres. It will be

interesting to see what she can do over 10k. A drink and a shower

interesting to see what she can do some of the racers, although Emma

Jackson opted out of refreshment at that feeding station. It is about

23-24?, that is kind of call for her compared to back home.

Perhaps we are just starting to notice the pain on their faces now.

Aileen Reid perhaps the athlete among this group who seems to be the

most tired. Reid, the oldest in this group, the same age in fact

most tired. Reid, the oldest in this Andrea Hewitt, 32 years of age. As

Sweetland takes her turn to push the pace along. Reid is not beating yet,

she is fighting her way back. And she has not lost contact. It is so

important to be in a pack, you need that pack. It is just like cycling,

you can get pulled along a little bit. It just gives you some

protection from the wind. As they are going downhill now. The athletes

are feeding off the encouragement that they are getting from the

crowd. A drink and a shower for all but Jackson and Reid. Jackson is

clearly fresh, clearly fancying her chances here this afternoon.

lot of sports, the brain does not function like it should. About to

finish the second lap. Kirsten Sweetland. We see Roberts running,

which is encouraging because we saw her on her back after a nasty crash

after she was forced off the road by one of the Canadians. Hewitt appears

to be struggling again. Kirsten Sweetland takes it on at the front.

Jodie Stimpson going with her. Jackson staying with the front. At

the back, Samuels and Moffat are officially the chase group at this

stage. Just getting times in from the bike course. This course is not

a bad time. Dipping under an hour, but this course is a lot more

challenging than some of the others they race over. Kirsten Sweetland

stretching out. Sensing perhaps this is the time to go. Single file at

this stage. They were a group for a while. Kirsten Sweetland, who has

Stimpson the company starts to move the pace up another notch. Kirsten

Sweetland of Canada. Stimpson of England, Jackson of Australia.

Hewitt of New Zealand. Aileen Reid of Northern Ireland. Daylight again

between Hewitt in fifth and Aileen Reid of Northern Ireland in sixth.

Interesting position for Holland to be in. I thought her run had

improved. She would normally have dropped off by now. Still in

contention. The end of the second lap. Group of five in contention for

the Commonwealth medals. The first medals to be won at the 20th

Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. As they stride across the blue carpet

into transition, Jodie Stimpson of England is with Kirsten Sweetland of

Canada. In third, Vicky Holland of England and then Emma Jackson of

Australia. Andrea Hewitt, New Zealand and Aileen Reid of Northern

Ireland. A little removed from the leaders now. They have taken the

bell. Just under 3.5 kilometres to run. Stimpson moves it up, takes it

on. Takes first position. Starts to ask questions. Emma Jackson is

sobering. It is the first time we have seen it. She has looked so

strong. She raced very strong over five kilometres but we do see her

suffer in the latter part of the race. Jodie Stimpson glances behind.

She sees Kirsten Sweetland in red and also Vicky Holland in red, a

little further back. Stimpson trying to suss out who is on her shoulder.

Kirsten Sweetland takes a drink. Stimpson keeps her focus in front.

Jodie Stimpson looking so strong. Head coach is in the best shape we

have ever seen her the moment. Relaxed and her shoulders are down.

Emma Moffatt has moved ahead of Samuels.

Emma Moffatt has moved ahead of going on some way in front. Vicky

Holland just moved into second position. England in first and

second. Jodie Stimpson leading the way. She looks around and sees her

team-mate Vicky Holland holding silver medal position at this stage.

Stimpson in the gold medal position. This is the way they cross the line

at the end of the second lap. I wonder what is going through their

minds now? I wonder what is going through their

at the front. Emma Jackson, slightly off the pace. Still close enough to

get back on. off the pace. Still close enough to

gritting her teeth and working hard. Trying to take it on and move the

gritting her teeth and working hard. pace up another marker. Vicky

Holland the first to respond. Kirsten Sweetland, able to match.

Andrea Hewitt is struggling slightly with this fresh pays.

Andrea Hewitt is struggling slightly is in fifth. --

Andrea Hewitt is struggling slightly point in the race we're not just

talking physical reparations, but mental also. It is very tough. Jodie

Stimpson looking like she is struggling in her face, but the body

is still moving well. Vicky Holland is still there. Kirsten Sweetland.

is still moving well. Vicky Holland Hewitt is definitely trying to hang

on with an outside Hewitt is definitely trying to hang

medal. Fighting for every stripe now. They come down the small hill.

-- stride. Holland settled in her training camp, up in Leeds with the

Brownlee Brothers and I think that has been a positive move. Up until

now she hasn't perhaps found the right technique, but I think she has

now, as they head up this last hill. I think this is worth something

important is about to happen. It looks like the medals will be split

between Stimpson and Holland of England and Kirsten Sweetland of

Canada. Holland cruises alongside Jodie Stimpson. The English are

looking for first and second. There are no team orders here, they will

both want the gold. They climb for the final time. Don't discount

Hewitt yet. She is still there. But certainly now, I would suggest

either distance and the gap that has grown, this is where the medals will

come from. Hewitt and Jackson, New grown, this is where the medals will

Zealand and Australia looked to be in contention. Just shy of a bit of

pace when it came to the final stages. Stimpson took the risk arm

the right-hander coming down the hill. Kept her footing. She is now

back into her stride. Jodie Stimpson leads, Vicky Holland second, both

for England. The moment is Kirsten Sweetland of Canada. The final

stages of the Commonwealth games triathlon. You might think coming

into downhill, they can take a breather, but they can't. Sometimes

it can take as much effort to run down a hill fast than it is to run

up. Kirsten Sweetland perhaps saving a bit of breath for the final few

hundred metres. Glance sideways from Vicky Holland. She shows Jodie

Stimpson she still has plenty in the tank. Stimpson responds. Kirsten

Sweetland able to stay with the English runners at the front. It is

coming down to a final climax here. The first medals of the Commonwealth

games to be decided. Vicky Holland reaches out for water. Little shower

and a drink. Welcome shade from the Drake -- trees in the Strathclyde

Country Park. What a race. England looking so strong. And barring

disaster they have two medals. England looking incredibly strong.

Jodie England looking incredibly strong.

has been at the front of this race from virtually the start to the

finish. Emma Jackson and Andrea Hewitt having a little race for

fourth and fifth at this stage. Barring a breakdown of one of the

three inference, Stimpson starts to blow hard. Kirsten Sweetland of

Canada, Vicky Holland of England, locked in combat in the last lap.

Not a lot of preparation can sort out your head for the last few

hundred metres of these races, other than being incredibly tough. Your

body is telling you to slow down, you are in so much pain, but you

know you just have the last being hundred metres. This results can be

life changing. Stimpson kicks again. Kirsten Sweetland matching. Kirsten

Sweetland bounding along. She is in the hunt for a medal. Noise levels

rising around here. England flags flying. There will be two English

triathletes on the podium. We'll Kirsten Sweetland RIBA spoiler, as

far as England are concerned? Will steal the gold medal away from

Stimpson and Holland? Kirsten Sweetland is in silver, Vicky

Holland in bronze. The last gasp of this opening meddling events of The

Games. I just noticed Vicky Holland looking over her shoulder. Normally

@ the athlete is getting tired. -- normally @. We know Jackson has a

fast finish, but it will be impossible. Just the gap between

Stimpson in gold and Vicky Holland in bronze. Kirsten Sweetland between

them. Just noticing Kirsten Sweetland's head is starting to

wobble from side to side, showing fatigue. It's Stimpson is going to

go, she will have to go. Vicky Holland just dropping off but

hanging on to third. Vicky Holland slightly removed from gold and

silver medal positions at this stage. Fourth and fifth, Hewitt and

Jackson. Out in France, Jodie Stimpson of England leads Kirsten

Sweetland of Canada. Into the dying stages of the Commonwealth games

triathlon. Stimpson appears to be moving it up yet another gear. Vicky

Holland has got to stay with them. Although, big daylight now behind

her and fourth place. Stimpson and Kirsten Sweetland. Kirsten Sweetland

is not beaten yet. Stimpson goes away. Is the bronze medal slave or

Vicky Holland? It is about the battle for the gold and the silver

now. There is a gap as Stimpson has a lead

now. There is a gap as Stimpson has Sweetland of Canada. The English

supporters may well be rewarded. Final effort from Jodie Stimpson as

she moves clear. Onto the final stages of the Commonwealth games

triathlon. Stimpson is in position for England. Further removed from

Kirsten Sweetland. Stimpson of England is almost home. The hard

work has been done. The months and years of training. The big event

gold medal is surely coming her way? Stimpson looks for one final burst

of energy. Everybody on their feet. Jodie Stimpson of England is almost

home Axel the last few metres, she is getting quicker over the last 20

metres. Jodie Stimpson of England wins the first gold medal of The

Games. Kirsten Sweetland takes the silver. And there will be a richly

deserved bronze medal for Vicky Holland of England. The gold medal

to Jodie Stimpson. The silver to Kirsten Sweetland. The bronze to

Vicky Holland. What a finish here at the Strathclyde Country Park. Andrea

Hewitt takes four. Emma Jackson will come home in fifth.

gold medal of the Glasgow Commonwealth games. Excellent

performance from Jodie Stimpson. We are going to lead BBC One for the

news. Coverage continues on the red button online and we will be back on

BBC Two in a few minutes. Congratulations to Jodie