Unfortunately, there's a lot of series around the world that aren't happening. I dont what you want me to say, she said. He finished the swim in third place alongside Jamie Riddle of South Africa and New Zealands Tayler Reid. In its opening ceremony partly masterminded by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and which organisers said would be watched by more than a billion people worldwide, Birmingham put down an early marker for what it wants to offer the sporting world over the next 11 days. Daley has previously spoken out against Commonwealth countries that criminalise same sex relationships and the diver has continued that work in a new BBC documentary. Yee overturned a 16-second deficit to leader AP Photo. I was looking for a little bit faster but youve got to take the positives it was way better than the last Comm Games, she told Channel 7 post-race. Yee chased down Hayden Wilde to clinch After dominating in the pool on the opening two days in Birmingham, Australias superstar Dolphins team enjoyed a successful outing while there was glory in the rugby sevens. I would say this is my greatest achievement ever. The Aussies finished the game at 1-68, completing the run chase in just 8.1 overs. ", Alyssa Healy: Maybe label 2022 as 'International Women's Year' (0:50), Alyssa Healy: 'Opportunity to play four big events in 2022 daunting but also exciting', 'Quality player' Green one part of the jigsaw puzzle Australia have been missing, Points to ponder - what Australia need to do to revive a flagging campaign, Head had 'robust' conversations with selectors after first Test, Harmanpreet to lead Mumbai Indians in WPL, R Ashwin surges to No. I knew this course is tough, the hill can kill you every single time. DATE EVENT TEAM VS TEAM; 07/23/2021 01:00 PM: 07/24/2021 08:30 AM: 16 Amateur Baseball Championships (Open) Ohio Longhorns Piscura: 07 03. And while international cricket has resumed, the cancellation of India and South Africa women's tours to England in the last two months and the postponement of the 2021 ODI World Cup have taken away the opportunity to build on the success of the T20 World Cup. But also, I think we have a great friendship as well which is really special. It came after Glaetzer was caught in a terrifying shunt in the keirin with Englishman Joe Truman that left the home hope knocked out and subsequently sent to hospital. It's an amazing day for triathlon and I feel super proud to be the winner of this event.". He would have been hoping to take the role as reserve should another athlete pull out, only to lose out on that in a swim off against Sajan Prakash of India - despite Pollard improving his time to a very impressive 1:58.57s. 3rd Floor, 8 Storeys Gate, London, SW1P 3AY, United Kingdom, Freedom of Information Publication Scheme. She had a brilliant start, so dynamic and a clean sweep of the podium.. But the biggest shock perhaps came when a 10m tall animatronic bull came steaming into the stadium as part of a ceremony that celebrated the multiculturalism of both Birmingham and the Commonwealth. His incredible feats of endurance have not only raised over 3 million for various charities, but Dave was also awarded an OBE in 2020 for services to charitable fundraising. The triathletes breezed through Sutton Park and the lively Boldmere High Street, thousands of spectators lining the streets and cheering the triathletes as they moved past. The legendary Australian Kookaburras, who have won every available mens gold medal in field hockey since the event joined the Commonwealth Games in 1998, began their campaign against Scotland in a stunning 12-0 beat down. Fiji won the pairs earlier meeting in the pool stages but Australia stepped up when it needed to most, bouncing back after last years heartbreak at the Tokyo Olympics. "Maybe we could label it 'International Women's Year' if that's going to happen, and have four big major events all throughout that year and no men's sports being played - that would be fantastic," Healy said in jest during a chat with ESPNcricinfo about Beyond the Boundary, the ICC's recently released documentary on the 2020 Women's T20 World Cup. An intense, drum-led opening sequence reached a crescendo and gave way to a host of red, white and blue cars driving into the stadium. LIVE MEDAL TALLY: Aussies lead the way as NZ and England give chase, SHOCKING: Serious fears for cyclist and fan after horrifying Comm Games crash, TRAVESTY: Aussie robbed of medal in Comm Games drama, MCKEON GETS RECORD 11th GOLD IN AUSSIE CLEAN SWEEP. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. John Bazemore. Join to receive our 'Greater Together' e-Newsletter filled with all the latest news on our journey to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Alana King did plenty of damage with the ball in hand, finishing with figures of 4-8 while Tahlia McGrath was 3-13 and Ashleigh Gardner also took two wickets. Armbruster was third-fastest in 25.18s. Team Englands hopes of making it a double gold in the womens event looked promising as Georgia Taylor-Brown went head to head with Flora Duffy in a repeat of the Olympic Games. Watch live on BBC TV with extra streams on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app; Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live and Sports Extra; live text and clips online. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and future Traditional Owners. Webhealy / . There will likely be more to come given athletes have been told that, unlike at the Olympics, they can use their platform to protest against social injustice at these Games. BornJune 14, 1951 BornJune 14, 1951 England's Alex Yee won the first gold medal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games with victory in the men's triathlon. Black Country legend Dave Heeley OBE, or Blind Dave as he is more commonly known, is a force to be reckoned with. Rodrigues links up with Healy for the Headingley Hundred side, having been one of the standout players from the 2021 tournament. 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"No doubt we were disappointed the World Cup got pushed back by a year; we were gearing up for that as a bit of light at the end of the tunnel but at the same time we understand the decision," Lanning said during a video press conference. Englands Alex Yee has won the first gold medal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, taking victory in the mens triathlon. lex Yee won the first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games for Team England in a thrilling head-to-head battle with Hayden Wilde in the mens triathlon. Yee chased down New Zealands Hayden Wilde to clinch victory, Flora Duffy wins womens race; Georgia Taylor-Brown second. Wilde had been hit by a 10-second penalty, "I feel extremely grateful and proud to be a triathlete. The youngster impressed on her T20I bow against South Africa, picking up two wickets and showing great pace as well as canny back-of-the-hand slower balls. Right side of my body is just on fire from the burns. England's Alex Yee won the first gold medal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games with victory in the men's triathlon. Theres been a lot that Ive had to get through. Meg Lanning hit a game-high 36 runs from 21 balls while Alyssa Healy had 23 runs of her own as Australia chased down the target of 64 set by Barbados. But Im a bit bored of coming second to Flora so we need to change that.. That said, the Commonwealth Games will be a completely new experience for the 31-year-old as she competes under the umbrella of her home island of Barbados, alongside another notable West Indies star Hayley Matthews. The Games are officially open, with events beginning on Friday and more than 5,000 athletes representing 72 nations and territories competing in 280 medal Australia may well steal the show in the pool (19:00 21:50), where Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus could open her account and Zac Stubblety-Cook may set a world record. / . Despite growing up in a cricket family Rachaels father Greg was part of the Queensland state squads and her uncle was renowned Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy Rachael was initially indifferent to the sport. The leg-spinner - snapped up by Trent Rockets for this year's Hundred - took three wickets in the Test match, while from her six T20 caps to date, she has nine wickets at a stonking average of 8.22. So for me I knew that if I was able to push on that hill, there was a chance I would catch him.. Yee insisted he still believed gold was possible. Whenever Im down I always play the song, Michael Buble always somehow manages to make me happy, she added. Women's cricket to make its Commonwealth Games debut as eight-team T20 tournament is held at Edgbaston; England's Issy Wong and Alice Capsey, Australia's Alyssa Healy and Alana King and India's multi-talented Jemimah Rodrigues among the players set to shine. Commonwealth 16u Xpress Blue: 07/21/2021 01:30 PM: 16 Amateur Baseball Championships (Open) Indiana Expos National: 04 08. Englands David Ellis claimed gold in 57:39, ahead of Harding in 1:02:09 and Goerlach in 1:05:21. Emma McKeon qualified fourth-fastest for the womens 50m butterfly semi-finals in 26.65, just ahead of sixth-placed Alex Perkins in 26.73s. Following her silver, Taylor-Brown said: I just didnt have the legs today. AUSSIES DEMOLISH BARBADOS IN T20 STATEMENT. Prince Charles opened the Games as he read a message from the Queen calling Birmingham "a pioneering city symbolic of the rich diversity and unity of the Commonwealth". Meg Lanning hit a game-high 36 runs from 21 balls while Alyssa Healy had 23 runs of her own as Australia chased down the target of 64 set by Barbados. Last updated on 29 July 202229 July 2022.From the section Commonwealth Games. 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