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point in my career where I have thought there is no reason for me

not to perform. I have known how important it is four years so I

cannot get it wrong. I just have to do it right.

A big moment for Lynsey Sharp. We saw the tears in Glasgow when she

got a European championship gold medal from her dad, very poignant.

She will have her mind on the podium here. It is a real possibility? Yes,

this could be the Championships where Lynsey Sharp comes of age. The

European medal will have bolstered that. She has almost been the

forgotten woman. She has really come into the four this season. She's

coming in in the shape of her life. Jenny Meadows is also in this one.

Steve Cram, it is all yours. Thank you. Jenny has just been

introduced to the crowd. She has been in Portugal training for this.

Just listen as Lynsey Sharp gets introduced. It will be interesting

to see if she can take a medal. She will be thinking positively. She has

a great chance of taking this. There is Teshon Adderley. Katie Kirk from

Northern Ireland will go in heat for. -- four. There is Jennifer

Meadows. At the start of the season, she got selection, but has

not come on from that. She has been in Portugal preparing for this.

Watch out for the Canadian. She could be someone who will look at

this field and the women who have run 1.59 getting more scared. Lynsey

Sharp recently joined that group. If it does not go too fast, Jennifer

Meadows might want to take it on. That is why she is nearer the front

stop will be relishing running here. She has worked towards this for a

long time. She is shadowing Jennifer Meadows and be experience she has.

Lynsey Sharp is in a good position behind her. Solid pace through the

first 400 metres. The Jamaican is on the inside. Lynsey Sharp is in a

great position. Jennifer Meadows is not afraid or frightened to be near

the front. They have not got it going at. Lynsey Sharp is moving

wide to ensure she has a position. Jennifer Meadows is trying to make

sure her position is safe. Jennifer Meadows leaves for England, Lynsey

Sharp therefore Scotland. The Canadian air. The Kenya in their

but-macro there. Lynsey Sharp checking on the screen. Jennifer

Meadows safely through. Jennifer Meadows knows how to get through the

line -- the rounds. The two of them into the semi-finals. Lynsey Sharp

looks relieved. The first feeling is bank goodness that is over. That was

like Laura Weightman yesterday -- bank goodness. -- thank. Lynsey

Sharp following Jennifer Meadows. Lynsey Sharp checks the spring, I do

not think Jennifer Meadows stars. At that much point, how much energy

does she have -- I do not think she does. -- checks the screen. A very

relaxed Jennifer Meadows, Lynsey Sharp, the two of them safely

through. I think they are both delighted to come through with such

ease. It is a good idea to keep an eye on the screen. It is not the

thing to do in finals, but I was making sure there were three clear.

I did not want to use more energy than necessary. How amazing was the

reception? I was trying to zone out from it. I learned a lot in London,

it is a race, it is not anything different to what I usually do. Were

you aware of the wall of noise? It is amazing, the atmosphere, I was

lucky enough to do the Diamond League here and got a great

reception. The Scottish crowd really cheered for Lynsey Sharp, but I got

a good reception as well. Your experience told, you always

negotiate the heats well. I am sure everyone says the same, but they are

always nerve-wracking. I thought there were five world-class girls in

there. The seeding seemed uneven, it was important to get top three. I

did not want it to be too slow, but I wanted to conserve some energy

will stop job done and we are back tomorrow evening. Well done and

thank you for speaking to us. It is always funny, you look at your heat

and think it is the worst. Goule in third place there. Back gives the

other is something to aim at. That was quick. -- that gives the others.

Can Brianne Thiesen-Eaton settle her nerves? She looked to be way too

close and then put the tape of foot down. It is beyond six metres. --

put the heel down. That reduced the width. That is how skilful she is,

she has the ability to adjust and get a valid jump in. She will get

three attempts, but 6.29 so far. Discuss qualification. It is

Myerscough from England. Can he make the final? Top 12 will make it. He

does not give much away, the big guys. He did not clip the edge. He

is a big powerful man. No home nations involvement in this race.

There is the Kenyan, 28. There are Winnie Nanyondo from Uganda. There

is Brooks from Trinidad. Three will go through automatically. You're

always looking for the fastest losers. The second heat in the first

round of the women's 800 metres. These athletes will want to have

watched that first race. They will be aware of the times. We are

looking out for 28. 90 macro still to come -- 28 -- Eunice Sum --

Jepkosgei. She is someone who has a lot of development. At the moment,

Jepkosgei is controlling this race, Smith from Canada behind her. The

world champion in front. The Canadian in second place. The

fastest losers from the first heat where faster. It is not a

super-quick time they are aiming for, but their work is caught -- cut

out. It is down to a sprint finish, Jepkosgei, Smith from Canada and

Winnie Nanyondo. The Australian trying to get into the top three.

Winnie Nanyondo is struggling. The Australian trying to sneak through.

It will be a blanket finish. The Australian is just run out.

Jepkosgei goes through and Jessica Smith goes through and Winnie

Nanyondo makes it eventually. The Australian will have to wait and

see. A close finish. A good race, but nervous moments for some big

names. Here we see Jepkosgei controlling this race, but she

struggled a little bit once they got into the home straight. Smith of

Canada on her shoulder, Winnie Nanyondo, looking like she is

struggling, but on the inside, the Australian just could not find

enough space to sneak through. She was looking for the gap to open up,

but Jepkosgei experienced to allow her through. The winning time is

2.05. The Australian will find it difficult to qualify. The next heat

features a young English athlete. I love pushing my body to the limit.

There is nothing beats that feeling of crossing the line when you are

exhausted. In training, when you do that specific work, I always imagine

the commentary. There is one thing you can say about 31-macro, she will

always continue -- Jessica Judd. That really build me up before a

race. Tell us about your relationship with Paula Radcliffe.

She has always been my role model and I have always lived up to her.

She has achieved so much. It was strange, last year I started getting

guidance from her. Picking up the phone and talking to her, I have not

got used to it, but it is amazing. She has done it all. Many will

consider it bad as the best 10,000 metres ever run by a female. --

consider it the best. Moscow did not go how I wanted it to. Going out in

the heats, I had an injury, but you always want to do well and you never

think you are going to fail. It was soul destroying and I felt it would

never happen again. 200m to run. I did not realise I was in such good

shape in Oslo. I want to try and get into the Commonwealth final and if I

can do that, that would be great. I cannot believe how far I have come.

I would not have believed it when I was younger. There she is, what a

young talent, it still at the age of 19. Last year she learned a lot at

the World Championships. Since the turn of the year she put her injury

problems behind her and is starting to grow and develop. I think, Paula,

that is the point. We are heaping so much expectation on these young

shoulders. She is in an event which is tough to learn on the stage, if

you like. 800-metre running is difficult at the best of times.

Absolutely. The thing with Jess is she has got a good head on her

shoulders. Sometimes we forget she's just out of the junior ranks and

she's learning with every event. I think her coach has done a brilliant

job with this year. It is about making sure she believes how good

she is when she goes out there because she does have a tendency to

overthink and worry beforehand. She will be nervous and it is about how

to channel the nerves. There is Campbell from Jamaica, the

20-year-old. Angela Smit from New Zealand could

be a danger. She is getting ready for her performance here in

Glasgow. And Emily Dudgeon from Scotland. A great season so far for

Amelie. She is a Cambridge University student but born in

Glasgow. Her coach must be proud of her progress. Melissa Bishop of

Canada is in great form. A good win in Houston recently. And you may

remember this young lady from Delhi. The Indian record-holder and a great

Commonwealth holder in 2010. Only the top three to go through.

And Jess Judd, there was a time when she likes to get to the front. When

you move to the senior ranks, you have to be careful about that sort

of thing. We saw in Oslo she could time her effort really well. It is

about keeping it straightforward and simple, knowing what her plan is and

hopefully she does not overcomplicate things too much. I

think she will be happy that Tinta Lukka has gone out at a good pays.

When Jess runs best, it is when she lets her instincts take over. She

will be happy here that the pace has gone out at a good solid pace and

she can relax and get into running because it is hard sitting around in

the village waiting for your event to start. There are fastest loser

spots available. This is the fastest time we have seen, Tinta Lukka will

probably pay for that pace because there was no need to go out that

fast. There was no need for any elbows there. Emily Dudgeon is

running a great race for Scotland down the back straight. She gives

Bishop a push as she runs out. In the bit of pushing and shoving.

Jessica Judd is sitting on Angela Smit's shoulder. She just needs to

stay calm and not panic. Don't panic yet but look at Emily Dudgeon

running a great race for Scotland. Jess is realising the danger. Bishop

looks comfortable. Judd starting to fade. Emily Dudgeon running a great

race for Scotland. The top three go through. Bishop looking comfortable.

Jess Judd and Emily Dudgeon. That is a great run from Emily Dudgeon to

qualify for the semifinal. I was pretty oppressed by Bishop. Jess

Judd did enough. Emily Dudgeon should be very proud of that run.

She did everything right, gave herself every chance. She would not

have been fancied when she looked at the start list to think she could

get through this. She is into the Commonwealth semifinal along with

Jess Judd. Well done, Emily Dudgeon. Jess Judd judged the race well at

the end. I was a little worried coming into the final straight. She

seemed to be struggling a little bit. I think she needed to react a

little quicker. Bishop moved smoothly past. The problem here is

that Smit is starting to tire a lot and blocking the way. Emily Dudgeon

has got herself in a perfect position there. She can feel the

support of the crowd behind her in this stadium. She knows she needs to

get into the top three here to advance into the next round. I think

the two behind will go through as fastest losers. As Steve said, and

impressive run from the Canadian athlete. Well done to Emily Dudgeon.

Bishop looked really relaxed. Jess Judd wants to start her preparation

for the semifinal already but a very happy Emily Dudgeon is with Phil. We

will find out how happy she is, how was that for you? Amazing! When the

crowd were cheering I thought, oh, my God. I came in yesterday just

hear the noise. I thought, it is a laugh louder than anything but it is

OK. I came onto the track and I thought it seemed smaller because

the crowd are so big. It is just amazing. I'm just glad that I was

able to keep my focus and ran a good race. I did not panic. I am amazed

to get an automatic qualifying spot in that race. I know Lynsey Sharp

said earlier on that heroin was to cut the crowd at and focus but it is

hard to do? -- her aim at was to cut the crowd out. It reminded me of my

school sports day when you're trying to break the record and the whole

school is cheering on you. Well done, we will see you in the next

round. Thank you. Well done to the girl from Rutherglen, just up the

road from here. Well done Jess Judd and Emily Dudgeon, through to the

semifinals. The long jump is the fifth event in

the heptathlon and it is a case of catch me if you can, for

Theisen-Eaton. Let's leave she has made the necessary adjustments. Yes,

slightly better. She still looked on top of that. It takes the

culmination of good knowledge, skill and the mindset to make that sort of

adjustment and then apply it. This looks as if it might be a slight

improvement. She is way in the lead. It was slightly better and she got

the height from it as a result of that adjustment.

The Welshman Bret Morse, looking to replicate the form he showed

throughout 2013. It is slightly below that this year. That throw

almost looks bang on 60 metres. It is qualification time and the

Welshman looking for 63 or top 12. It looks as though he will make that

top 12. Desperate to go in search of the kind of distances he was

throwing last year. 66 was his best last year.

Brett Morse is in eighth place. A busy morning here for field events.

The other end of the stadium was the women's high jump. Isobel Pooley is

the UK champion, looking solid this morning, I have to say.

The final of the 800-metre heats. Marilyn Okoro goes for England

here. Katie Kirk for Northern Ireland. But the woman who is head

and shoulders above the rest is the Kenyan who is the favourite.

Marilyn Okoro is setting off at a steady place. She is trying to keep

pace with Eunice Sum. Eunice Sum and Marilyn Okoro are separating

themselves out from the rest at the moment. The withdrawal of Laura Muir

has made it an easier task for the runners. Marilyn Okoro has got

herself in a perfect position there. Nicky Hamblin is closing it up. It

is a tough turnaround for her after the 1500 metre final last night. It

is three who go through automatically. It is a little battle

behind these two at the moment. I'm sure Marilyn Okoro will be trying to

stay with Eunice Sum. There will be pressure from Nicky Hamblin and

Brittany McGowan as well. Katie Kirk is hanging on at the moment. They

are bunching together a little bit more these five. Katie Kirk is

having a great race. She is battling hard to stay with the first three.

She is hanging on in there at the moment, passing Nikki Hamblin. The

Australian champion is sitting on the shoulder of Eunice Sum. Young

Katie Kirk is making her move now, running around the outside. Marilyn

Okoro is digging deeper. Three go through automatically. A wonderful

run by Katie Kirk. Brittany McGowan sees the young Ulster woman. Katie

Kirk is through in second place. Eunice Sum goes through as

expected, she is the favourite. What a run from Katie Kirk to go through

automatically to the semifinals. Well done, Katie Kirk. I

automatically to the semifinals. dad who coaches her back in Northern

Ireland, will be very proud of her for that run. She probably looked at

that heat and thought it would be a good heat to be in. She did this.

Eunice Sum has dominated so far this year. She was certainly in control

there. 20 rolled Katie Kirk, she was one of the young torchbearers at the

London Olympics as well, chosen because of her talent and potential

and she is beginning to deliver a bit of that. At this point it looked

like the three were stretching away from her but she hung in well,

Paula. Yes, she hung in and was wise to move round. Nicky Hamblin tries

to sneak through on the inside. I think Nikki Hamblin had to move

around on the outside. Katie Kirk had a clean run through. Brittany

McGowan was starting to tire but she has the third place. Then we will

sort out the fastest loser times. We will confirm the times for you. It

was not a personal -- record for Katie Kirk.

Nikki Hamblin and Marilyn Okoro go through as fast as losers. --

fastest losers. That is just about it from Hampden

Park this morning. I have not even had time to introduce Colin. Hello,

and goodbye. And goodbye from the knees. We have diving. Later we have

David Rudisha in the semifinal of these 800 metres but now it is back

to Mishal. Thank you. I will be handing over to Jason Mohammad in a

moment but before that we want to show you the first diving final. It

is all happening at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh.

Tonia Couch in their second-round ties. These are the ones they have

to do before we get to the ones they will select. England are in front so

far ahead of Canada and Malaysia. The Australians have still to go.

This is Rachel and Melissa with their back dive. Not as good as what

we have seen from Canada and England. Nothing to separate these

teams. The Australians will find themselves at the middle of the

pack. Melissa Wu was a bit further away from her partner Rachel Bugg.

This is where the difficulty starts to play a factor. There was a

technical factor in the end. It is taking a little longer for the

scores to come up. A longer delay than it would otherwise be. It is

looking good. Two out of five rounds gone, Sarah Barrow and Tonia Couch

are tight with the Canadians. Then Malaysia, followed by Australia.

This is where the competition really begins. Three rounds still to go.

Round three starting with the Canadians. They are in second place.

It is good synchronisation. Superb take off at the same time. Spin

speeds are ideal. Both divers over rotating slightly. The execution

marks will be down. rotating slightly. The execution

excellent synchronisation, the marks should be around 8.5. 65 points,

perhaps? You did know that! That was pure guesswork. Here are the pair

from Malaysia. They are in third place. That is the kind of form that

has placed them on the podium a few weeks ago in China. Beautiful

synchronisation. That could be as high as 8.5. Just a little bit of

over rotation. Very similar. Very similar to Canada. It is marginal.

64.80. Slightly higher than the Canadians, but not by a great deal.

The second pair from Malaysia have a lot to do. A silver-medallist from

four years ago here. Her young colleague is 14 years of age. Great

execution but we can see the younger diver was a bit further our way from

the diving board. Spin speeds are off. The execution has improved, the

synchronisation marks will be less than the previous three pairs. Low

60s. 61.2. That will probably leave them at the back of the pack. Here

are Sarah Barrow and Tonia Couch. They have three dives to come.

England are currently at the top of the pile. It is good, it is very

good. I was watching live in training and they were having

difficulties. It is their most difficult dive. I am

difficulties. It is their most 3.2, spin speeds are buying on.

Execution was tidier -- this spin speeds are great. -- the spin

speeds. Let us see. The girls look a bit disappointed. No one! It still

keeps them in front by a couple of points. Australia will have

something to say about this as they move up to the big dives. 72 will

put them ahead of England. The single innovation is good. --

synchronisation. No one giving anything away. No one really

striking out on this first round. Team England have a slight

advantage. Let us not get too excited that they are in the lead.

Both of them would have been hoping for the synchronisation marks. This

is how it is going to be. The Australians are in fourth and the

gap is marginal between first and second and second and third. Two to

come. The big dives for the Canadians comes next. Benefito and

Filion have been so consistent this year. Three and a half somersault,

worth 3.3. That could prove to be decisive, it is a gamble, 3.3, there

is a lot back or go wrong. The synchronisation is good. Spin speeds

are good. Then faltering N. Both of them, a little bit off -- faltering

in. Look at the body language! She is dragging herself away from the

water's edge. That is not what they had in mind. Has that done for

Canada's chances? Everyone is still in contention. Now it is time for

Malaysia. This is not the quality of competition that it could have

been. Everyone is diving well, but no one is diving exceptionally well.

Someone needs to step up. Jun Hoong and Mun Lee silver-medallists from

Shanghai both faltering. One over rotating, one slightly better. Now

can Sarah Barrow and Tonia Couch get the big marks next? Now it is time

for the other pair from Malaysia, Pamg and Sabri. That is the best

effort so far on this round. All important round number four. 3.2, we

have seen it already from all of the other pairs, Australia still to

come. That is the tidiest, the best one. These two were a little bit

further away. This could make it even tighter. They have made the

70s. The first to get into the 70s. Over to you, Sarah Barrow and Tonia

Couch. They have had a really good year, especially in London at the

Olympics. We want to see them in the 70s. It is good, execution is good,

Sarah is a bit further away from the diving board. Spin speeds are good,

but Sarah is furthest away from us, you could drive a bus through that

gap. The judges will go to town on that. They have been typed on their

marks, but the synchronisation, because of the distances, they will

be penalised -- tight. Not a 70. 66.6 is OK. We have not seen

Australia go yet. Wu is one of the most experienced in the field, with

Rachel Bugg there. -- Melissa Wu. They will not be getting anywhere

near its 70. Rachel Bugg has been having trouble with that in

training. From an execution point of view, it is a short vertical dive.

Rachel Bugg short of the vertical, back could be the Australians out.

Let us wait and see. Is it anywhere near 60? That is the question. That

might be their competition, certainly in terms of winning a gold

medal, out. Still not confirmed on the board. Here they are. You will

get them in a moment. Look at that, 57.60. Six on synchronisation. You

are nowhere and they are nowhere, they have slipped down to fifth

place. Look how tight it is going into the final round. A market

between two and three. Do not discount Malaysia the second pair.

-- a mark. In terms of degree of difficulty, they are all going with

3.2. Exactly the same dive from all the girls. Here we go. Benefito and

Filion have had a good year. Exceptionally well at Windsor. This

is within reach. Post -- exceptionally good at Windsor. That

is their staple diet. Very rarely do we see them falter on this one. --

their staple diet. Very rarely do we see them falter on this one. --

their stable dive. That will be a big score. It puts the pressure on

the remaining four pairs. The time, Canadian hearts are

fluttering a bit. There are still realistically three

other pairs who can catch them. Oh, faltering, faltering. The

pressure gets to people in different ways. Synchronisation is very good,

execution is off. The door has been opened. A bit too much adrenaline,

both divers over rotating. This will be costly. Nothing you could do once

the divers in the water. Where will that put them? Look at the execution

marks. 5.5 really is not good. Mid-range on synchronisation as

well. They will not win gold. Canada have a 12 point lead over Malaysia

one, then they should two have vast experience in one of their

competitors but very little in the other.

That is a good, good effort from the second Malaysian pairing. Nur

Dhabitah Sabri is only 14, holding it together when it counts. We are

familiar with this dive now. That is one of the best we have seen so far,

apart from the Canadians who are way out in front.

Malaise it two have gone above Malaysia one. -- Malaysia. Two pairs

to come. Canada at the moment have the gold. They have a medal, at

least, that is for certain. Can Sarah Barrow Antonia Couch snatch it

away with exactly the same dive? Yes, come on, I think that will be

good enough! I will put my money where my mouth is. That is good

enough for the gold. Marginally faltering on the execution but the

synchronisation is bang on. It will be really tight between Team England

and Team Canada. The synchronisation is bang on. It will be a silver but

will it be a gold? Come on, put us out of our misery! And put them out

of their misery. There is a delay waiting for it to be inputted into

the computer. The computer is not telling us yes or no at the moment.

Keep us in suspense! They want to know. They cannot look. I can tell

you it is 69.12 which has just come up. They are installed a medal

position. They have missed out on the gold by 3.7 marks. The judges

did not see it the way that we did. Here comes Rachel Bugg and Melissa

Wu to finish us off. I think they have left too much to do but they

could challenge for the bronze. It is right down to the wire. I am

pretty sure the Canadians have got the gold. That could push for a

bronze medal position. A great fifth round dive from the Australians.

Will that be for or will it be a bronze medal? -- fourth or red

bronze medal? The judges are keeping us in suspense. The system here to

input the scores is not working properly so the judges have to hold

up cards. That in turn has to be put into the computer. Canada has got

the gold for certain. We reckon England have got the silver. It is a

question about whether Australia have overtaken Malaysia two for the

bronze. And, yes they have, no they haven't. Not quite.

The computer said no from an Australian point of view.

Sarah Barrow and Tania Couch were so close to that gold. We thought they

had got it. Another medal for Pandela Rinong Pamg to add to her

others. She has the bronze medal with her partner.

So that was quite a competition in the end. Probably not the class of

competition we were expecting but that is only to be expected by the

length of delay that there wasn't terms of getting the divers out onto

pool deck. We did have a 35 40 minute delay in terms of having

problems with the technical equipment. In the end we went back

to the old way of doing it, the strictly come dancing way. We watch

the silver-medallists who came very close but it was not to be,

ultimately. At the start of our transmission we did flag up that the

Canadians were probably the team to beat. They were in format the World

Series events. They won in Windsor, second in Dubai, third in London.

They have been consistent all the way through. Especially when they

have the kind of delay that they have had. England are in second

place. Melissa Wu has so much experience at the Australians were

not able to really bring a challenge to the game. A very high-class

event. All the best pairings in the Commonwealth were definitely here.

It was a repeat of Shanghai a couple of weeks ago where the Chinese won

it but all the other pairings I hear with the addition of Malaysia one as

well. Let's hear from the girls about their silver medal. I do not

know whether to celebrate all commiserate but they were so close

to the golds. I said it would be close but I was not wrong. There

were horrendous delays at the start. It is about keeping cool, calm and

collected. The final round dive from the Canadian pair, that is their

solid dive, that is the one they put in the money. Our goals were a

little bit outside. But what of celebration, a Commonwealth Games

silver medal but close to the gold. How will they be feeling? Belated

but a bit frustrated at the same time. It is bittersweet when you

come so close to standing at the top of the podium. A Commonwealth Games

silver medal is amazing but to come so close to the gold. I am vexed for

them! Now it is time to hand back to Jason.

Congratulations to Team England. But their 34th medal. I will take you

over to the Hydro very briefly before we leave BBC One. Then we are

switching to BBC Two. Lots of drama in the men's gymnastics but also in

the men's individual final. I can hand you over to Matt Baker and Beth

Tweddle. Good afternoon, Matt. Good afternoon. There is real kudos with

this final. There is. There is so much talent out there. We have

people who have won silver medals all around, Olympic medals, it will

be great. To put it in perspective from home nations point of view, the

24 gymnasts who are competing, eight are from the home nations, seven of

which have qualified in the top ten and that is without Sam old who took

a tough landing. All eyes will be on Matt Whitlock. Yesterday, he scored

a 90 plus which is a phenomenal score. It is a very exclusive club,

isn't it? Every gymnast wants to get an average of 50 on each piece. The

gymnast who have come up from the juniors is Niall. Frank Mearns is

another one who has come from Scotland. We also have Dan Keating

is to keep an eye on and also Dan Purvis. Who is your money on? We do

not need to talk about gold. Go on. I think Niall and... I don't know! I

am going to say Keating 's and Wilson. I will fail Purvis and

Wilson. OK, join us when the gymnasts work their way around six

pieces of apparatus but we will bounce back to you at Pacific Quay.

We will join you shortly. Brilliantly done, Matt. The big

question is, can anyone stop Max Whitlock? We will find out on BBC

Two. Switch over and join us for the men's individual final in the Hydro.

But from all of us, goodbye for now. A brilliant routine for Max

Whitlock. Brilliant. A fantastic routine from Dan Purvis.