Quick hits: Delta stuns with Aussie classic, 76yo claims history-making gold
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- Delta Goodrem headlined the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, performing a medley of her hits and a duet of John Farnham's "You're the Voice."
- At 76, Louise Hoskins became the oldest Commonwealth Games medal winner, securing gold in Para bowls with partner Serena Bonnell.
- Australian cyclist Leigh Hoffman expressed the intense physical toll of his events, noting the difficulty of competing after a demanding track cycling program.
The closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow featured a strong Australian presence, with singer Delta Goodrem headlining the event. This marked her third Commonwealth Games performance, following appearances in Melbourne in 2006 and on the Gold Coast in 2018. Goodrem captivated the audience at the Hydro indoor arena with a performance that included her classic hit "Born To Try" and an energetic medley of her other songs.
Goosebumps in Glasgow.
The ceremony reached a peak when Goodrem was joined on stage by Scottish pop star Cammy Barnes for a powerful rendition of the iconic Australian song "You're the Voice" by John Farnham, evoking a strong emotional response from the crowd. The performance was widely praised for its energy and nostalgic appeal.
It is incredible. I'm still pinching myself. I never thought I'd ever get [a gold medal] at my age. Get out there and have a go, and never give up.
In a historic moment on the final day of competition, 76-year-old Louise Hoskins achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the oldest medal winner in Commonwealth Games history. Hoskins, alongside her Para bowls partner Serena Bonnell, secured a gold medal by defeating New Zealand in a closely contested match. Hoskins expressed her disbelief and joy at the achievement, stating, "I never thought I'd ever get [a gold medal] at my age."
Whatever Serena's going to give me.
Australian cyclist Leigh Hoffman, who had a successful Games with four medals including a gold in the men's 1,000m time trial, spoke candidly about the extreme physical demands of his sport. He described the feeling of competing at maximum effort, particularly in sprint events, as "58 seconds of pure pain." Hoffman noted the difficulty of recovering quickly enough to even stand comfortably on the podium after such intense exertion, highlighting the grueling nature of elite track cycling.
You don't feel human. You're just so cooked, my legs are still burning right now, I think it's been a solid hour. There's no pain like it for sprint and endurance – 1 kilometre all-out sprint, 58 seconds of pure pain. I'm still feeling it.
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