Commonwealth Games 2022: cycling crash mars day three action as it happened – The Guardian

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What a day for McKeon.

What a swim from Englishman Wilby. Peaty finishes fourth. A cracking swim from a very emotional man.

Peaty says: When it comes to the race sometimes it doesnt go to plan.

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Swimming: Adam Peaty is walking out for the 100m breaststroke final and the crowd have gone wild.

Womens hockey: It was not as convincing as their win over Ghana but England are victorious again, thanks to a single goal against Canada.

The Olympic and Commonwealth champion has another medal to add to her locker after a stunning performance in the pool.

Updated at 15.59EDT

The Australian swimmer powers to gold in the 50m freestyle. Was it ever in doubt?

Updated at 15.30EDT

Mens rugby sevens: England defeated Uganda 31-17 in the playoff for ninth place. Jamie Adamson ran in three tries.

In other sporting news ...

A gold in the pool for England and Alice Tai. She has had a tough year with injury and required surgery. What a story. New Zealands Tupou Neiufi takes silver and Wales Lily Rice bronze.

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A cracking swim from New Zealands Lewis Clareburt to hold off Chad le Clos. Englands James Guy takes the bronze.

Updated at 14.42EDT

Team England squash quarter-finalist James Willstrop has expressed disappointment with the lack of profile for his sport as he continues the defence of his mens singles title at the Commonwealth Games.Willstrop comprehensively dismissed Pakistans Nasir Iqbal in their round of 16 clash at the University of Birmingham with an 11-6 11-4 11-7 victory which edged the Englishman one step closer to guaranteeing himself another podium place.Squash is facing a continuing battle for Olympic recognition while Willstrop believes his sport has also been short-changed in broadcast schedules which make it difficult for friends and family to watch him play.

He told PA news agency: Weve been told we cant criticise anyone but Im disappointed. Id like to see it (squash) around but its not. People are tweeting, why isnt it on. It should be on, everything else is on like badminton and table tennis.I dont see why we shouldnt get on. Its disappointing but we are used to it. Squash isnt a big sport is it but what matters is this is a fabulous place to play squash.The crowd were incredible and I know thats a fact and great thing to play in front of. Ive got a load of people asking if they can watch me and I think the kind of thing weve got is a great set up. PA Media

Despite losing to Matthew Glaetzer, the Scot has been awarded the bronze after his rival was relegated after going into Carlin on the bend.

Needless to say, Glaetzer looks beyond gutted at the news.

A good day for Jake Jarman.

Cycling: That makes it seven gold medals for New Zealand on the track. Impressive.

Cycling: Corbin Strong wins the 15km mens scratch gold. A cracking finish from the New Zealander to take the victory. Scotlands John Archibald gets silver and Wales William Roberts bronze.

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Cycling: Some excellent news about Matt Walls. He only needed a few stitches, which is incredible considering the impact of the crash.

Womens squad: Georgina Kennedy into the quarter-finals after defeating Canadas Nicole Bunyan in style, 11-3 11-1 11-3.

Cycling: Matt Glaetzer takes the bronze against Jack Carlin. The Australian just had a little too much for the Scot.

Football (Euros): England are ahead against Germany at Wembley thanks to a lovely dink from Ella Toone.

Cycling: Matthew Richardson, 23, was born and brought up in England until he was nine years old when he moved to Australia for his fathers work. A nice moment for Richardson and his family.

The Australian wins the opening two sprints against Nicholas Paul to take the gold. He is in shock, pedalling around the track in tears.

Updated at 13.39EDT

And just like that Im out of here. Thanks for your time. Will Unwin is back to take you through the next few hours of action. Goodbye.

Cycling: Over in the velodrome its gold for Australias Kristina Clonan in the womens 500m time trial. She started solidly and built her speed through the race to snatch gold from Canadas Kelsey Mitchell. Bronze goes to Englands Sophie Capewell, but what a ride from Clonan.

Updated at 12.58EDT

Yesterday Joe Truman was knocked unconscious in a dramatic crash after colliding with Matthew Glaetzer in the keirin semi-final. Today the English cyclist looks pretty battered and bruised, but happy and smiling thankfully

Alex Yee may have won his second gold of the games but according to PA Media there may be trouble at home. Yee teamed up with Sophie Coldwell, Sam Dickinson and Georgia Taylor-Brown for an England victory in the mixed team relay triathlon. But his girlfriend, Olivia Mathias, was in the Wales team beaten into the silver medal spot. He had promised to buy her a dog if they both won a medal in Birmingham, but now he seems a little unsure

No, thats wrong. Its not right. I didnt shake on that. I havent backtracked. Maybe after Paris [Olympics 2024] It was mental, running down the hill was a bit like the Tour de France, everyone on the sides, a helicopter above you. It was a bit surreal. It was really cool. Now me and Liv can put our [medals] next to each other. We have just moved house so hopefully there will be a nice place for them somewhere.

A spot of housekeeping: Englands mens and womens teams are through to the semi-finals in the wheelchair 3x3 basketball, while Englands mens bowls team have also reached the last four.

Gymnastics: Hello all, and I arrive with news that Georgia Godwin of Australia has won the womens all-around gold medal. Godwin did not put a foot wrong and deserved victory after her silver four years ago. Britains Ondine Achampong, who at 18 has immense potential, took silver in her first major tournament. Emma Spence of Canada grabbed bronze while Englands Alice Kinsella will be heartbroken to have missed out on the title and dropped to fourth place after a mistake on the beam.

Updated at 13.00EDT

Time for me to hop off for a break (or watch the football) so Ill hand over to Rob Bleaney to take you through the next hour.

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Cycling: Scotlands Jack Carlin loses to Australias Matthew Richardson by 0.008. The Scot will race for the bronze medal now.

Updated at 12.12EDT

Mens bowls: Drama as England move into a 14-11 lead thanks to the final roll of the 17th end from Chestney. Genius bowling from the big man.

Mens bowls: England 13-11 Jersey after end 16. Its sooooooo close! Who will win?

Cycling: The Australian dominated the race and takes first place with points. Scotlands Neah Evans takes silver and Wales Eluned King picks up bronze.

Updated at 11.44EDT

Gymnastics: Jea Marachas wonderful floor display gets her up to seventh.

Gymnastics: Emma Spence has moved ahead of Alice Kinsella in the all-round final.

Mens bowls: Its 10-9 to England against Jersey after end 13 in the quarter final. Its pretty intense stuff on the greens.

Cycling: Laura Kenny is action very soon. She is taking part in the 25km points race. That is just 100 laps of the track.

Cycling: Chris Hoy on the crash: There are quite often crashes but they are rarely very serious. This one is the direct result of not having a barrier at the top of the fencing. Personally, I think it is preventable if they put a perspex screen to protect the crowd. I have seen a shot of it and it was horrendous to see. Something has to be done before something genuinely serious happens.

Alex Yee got the team off to a great start, which was followed up by Sophie Coldwell, Sam Dickinson and Georgia Taylor-Brown putting in fine displays to complete the job. Taylor-Brown crosses the line with flag in hand. It is a second gold for Yee in the games. Wales take silver and Australia bronze.

Updated at 11.05EDT

Mens hockey: England defeat Wales 4-2. The Welsh put in a fine defensive display but were made to pay for leaving indiscipline.

Mixed triathlon: Wales, New Zealand and Australia are working together in the chasing pack on the bikes in the vague hope they can catch Taylor-Brown in front. That is unlikely but it should be a fun battle for silver and bronze.

Mixed triathlon: Taylor-Brown opts to swim without a wetsuit and still adds to the 16-second lead she had when she entered the water. She jumps on the bike 20 seconds ahead of her competitors.

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Commonwealth Games 2022: cycling crash mars day three action as it happened - The Guardian