Commonwealth Games Cycling and Sprinting
6 articles from 3 countries
Australian cyclists target more gold at the Commonwealth Games, while sprinters Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis compete for 200m glory. Nigeria's Olayinka Olajide expressed emotion after a semi-final exit, vowing to return stronger, and Tobi Amusan secured bronze in the women's 100m hurdles. Singapore's Shanti Pereira made history by reaching the women's individual sprint final.
Commonwealth Games: Aussies Target More Cycling Gold, Sprinters Vie for 200m Glory
- Australian cyclists aim to build on their success at the velodrome, while sprinters Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis compete for 200m gold. - The Commonwealth Games enter day eight with a packed schedule including cycling, athletics, bowls, boxing, and judo. - In bowls, the Australian men's pair is competing against Tonga, currently facing a tie-break after losing the first set.
Commonwealth Games: Olajide fights back tears after semi-final exit, vows to return stronger
- Nigeria's Olayinka Olajide was emotional after exiting the Commonwealth Games women's 200m semi-finals, citing injury and lack of preparation. - Olajide competed through pain and had considered with…
Shanti Pereira makes history, first Singaporean into Commonwealth Games sprint final
- Shanti Pereira became the first Singaporean to reach an individual sprint final at the Commonwealth Games. - She set a season-best time of 22.81 seconds to qualify for the 200m final. - Pereira is t…
Commonwealth Games: Amusan wins bronze in women’s 100m hurdles
- Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan won a bronze medal in the women's 100m hurdles at the Commonwealth Games. - Amusan, the reigning champion, narrowly missed out on a third consecutive gold medal. - She f…
Commonwealth Games: World Record Holder Tobi Amusan Takes Bronze in 100m Hurdles
- World record holder Tobi Amusan secured a bronze medal in the women's 100m hurdles at the Commonwealth Games. - She finished third with a time of 12.60 seconds, behind Devynne Charlton of the Bahama…
Commonwealth Games: Enekwechi wins historic shot put gold for Nigeria
- Chukwuebuka Enekwechi won Nigeria's first Commonwealth Games gold medal in the men's shot put with a throw of 21.07m. - The 33-year-old athlete dethroned defending champion Tom Walsh of New Zealand …