3rd Floor, 8 Storeys Gate, London, SW1P 3AY, United Kingdom, Freedom of Information Publication Scheme. Even without McKeon, the Australians were far too good as they finished a staggering 12 seconds (7.39.29) ahead of Canada (7.51.98) in second. Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here. WebOne of his greatest achievements was in 2008 when he became the first blind man to run seven marathons on seven continents in just seven days, raising staggering amounts of The 26-year-old also became an integral part of Australia's World Cup-winning side in the 50-over format earlier this year. Meanwhile the Hockeyroos opened their account on Sunday morning AEST with an 8-0 win over Kenya, and will look to back that up when they play South Africa at 6am Monday morning (AEST). 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. Just enjoy it. Moore was 12th after two rotations - having struggled on the floor - but appeared to injure his right shoulder early in his rings routine before falling off the apparatus. 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. Chalmers clocked 47.36 a Games record as fellow Australians Zac Incerti and William Yang also moved through. "There's so much that goes into those things and probably a lot we don't know or understand and that's the decision the ICC has made. "Fortunately for us, we are lucky enough to have a series against New Zealand that's looking like it's going to go ahead. She impressed hugely as England went winless across the entire tour. Rodrigues links up with Healy for the Headingley Hundred side, having been one of the standout players from the 2021 tournament. In the quiet, woody surrounds of Sutton Park, seven miles north of Birmingham proper, the Commonwealth Games erupted into life as the first medal was seized by one of Englands brightest stars. Healy has slammed 2,639 runs in 94 Womens ODI games at an average of 36.65. 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. Alex 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. Elsewhere, Kalyee McKeown put in a superb performance to take gold in a thrilling womens 100m backstroke final. 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. The mens event was always going to be a tense, quality duel between two of the best triathletes in the world, with Yee and Wilde finishing with silver and bronze in Tokyo. 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. Fireworks followed as LED lights lit up in the crowd and Birmingham's own Duran Duran entered to bring the party to an end as the giant bull swayed its head to the beat. Hence, the likes of Wong, Alice Capsey and Freya Kemp have stepped up. Malala and Daley were not the only ones to call for social change during the event and a mile out from Alexander Stadium, signs hanging by the road read "sport is just the beginning". "Now we're just looking towards 2022, which is going to be a massive year for us and could potentially be a couple of world tournaments in there and a Commonwealth Games. Wilde described the penalty as "debateable" and suggested his team might lodge a protest, but was quick to credit Yee, saying he was "chuffed" for the 24-year-old. Birmingham 2022 concluded a landmark, inspirational summer of sport in Britain - but beyond the great memories, what needs to happen for it to leave a long-term legacy? Alyssa Healy had ealrier went past MS Dhoni's tally of 91 dismissals. Last updated on 29 July 202229 July 2022.From the section Commonwealth Games. Faith Nathan scored two tries in the first half while Madison Ashby and Madi Levi also crossed the line to add to Australias tally. "The last thing that everyone remembers [about women's cricket] is the [T20] World Cup, and to relive that through the documentary was timely, in my mind. The 32-year-old achieved this milestone during India vs Australia T20I fixture at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 on Friday. I knew this course is tough, the hill can kill you every single time. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images), Gold Medalists, Jessica Gallagher and Caitlin Ward. Capsey followed that up with her maiden international appearances this week, taking 1-20 with her off-spin on T20I debut against South Africa last Saturday before slamming four fours in a row during a 17-ball 25 against the same opposition on Monday. Elsewhere, Australias mens seven side has fallen short in their bid for a bronze medal, going down 26-12 to New Zealand. So for me I knew that if I was able to push on that hill, there was a chance I would catch him.. Id probably say that its my greatest achievement ever.. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images). Rodrigues' tally was bettered only by South Africa and the Oval Invcincibles' Dane van Niekerk's 259 runs which were accumulated over three more games during their run to the title. Whenever Im down I always play the song, Michael Buble always somehow manages to make me happy, she added. The Aussies were well in the contest at 7-all early in the second half but Moses Leo broke the game open for the New Zealanders, racing 80 metres to score. Considering how I felt before the race Im extra happy with the silver medal. England's Alex Yee won the first gold medal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games with victory in the men's triathlon. ICC Women's T20 World Cup, South Africa, 2023, England in Bangladesh, 3 ODI Series, 2023, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier, 2023, England in New Zealand, 2 Test Series, 2023, India vs Australia: Hosts get break before 3rd Test, to reach Indore on 25 February, IND vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights: Australia 61/1 at stumps; lead by 62 runs, India vs Australia 2nd Test: Delhi weather forecast, pitch report, probable XIs, Commonwealth Games: Alyssa Healy becomes first wicketkeeper to make 100 dismissals in T20I cricket. It was a ceremony of light and shade, switching suddenly between uplifting sequences to moments of rage and turmoil. Yee was followed on the podium by Englands Georgia Taylor-Brown and Scotlands Beth Potter, who won silver and bronze respectively. Right side of my body is just on fire from the burns. So we need to change that., Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony as it happened, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Alexander Woodward (born 12 June 1983) [1] is a Welsh rifle shooter. 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. I feel extremely proud today. To win gold, athletes perform across six apparatus: floor, pommel, rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal bars. The 32-year-old slammed 170 versus England in the ICC Womens World Cup, earlier this year. Olympic champion Duffy, 34, delivered a typically shrewd race, overwhelming Potter, England's Sophie Coldwell and Canada's Emy Legault with a surge off the front of the leading bike group. Alex Yee celebrates after crossing the line to win the first gold medal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Hence, the rain will not play a spoilsport during the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The pair's rivalry has been a running theme of the triathlon season so far. A. fresh, exciting England team arrive at the Commonwealth Games in the perfect frame of mind, according to batter Sophia Dunkley. Dave, who lives in West Bromwich, lost his sight at a young age but he never let this hold him back. 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. protest against social injustice at these Games. Adult, Community and Further Education, Executive Director, Jeanette Nagorcka; Policy And Strategy, Executive Director, Teresa Englands Adam Peaty trains at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Birmingham, on the day before the swimming competition begins at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Grace Crompton of Team England breaks past Anusha Attanayaka of Team Sri Lanka to score a try during the Womens Rugby Sevens Pool A match between Team England and Team Sri Lanka on day one of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, South Africas Muhammad Khaalid Mia rotation Parallel Bars of the Mens Team Final and Individual Qualification, Subdivision One at Arena Birmingham on day one of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Englands Tom Bowen in action with Samoas Steve Onosai, Fireworks explode above the the Alexander Stadium during the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games, Athletes of Team England take part during the Opening Ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium, Athletes gather round The Bull during the opening ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, Singapores Tianwei Feng in action during her team group stage match against Englands Tin-Tin Ho, Northern Irelands Daniel Wiffen in action during the heats, Marizen Marais of Team South Africa competes during Womens Hockey - Womens Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland on day one of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at University of Birmingham Hockey & Squash Centre, Freya Redfearn of Team England competes during Badminton - Womens Singles Group Play Stage - Group B on day one of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at NEC Arena, Team Australia during a training session at the Lee Valley VeloPar, Sir Lenny Henry and Sherelle Robbins take part in The Queens Baton Relay as it visits Birmingham as part of the Birmingham 2022 Queens Baton Relay. Yee and Wilde have been the class apart this year in the World Triathlon Series with two wins apiece, including the New Zealanders controversial victory in Leeds in June. 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. Yee chased down New Zealands Hayden Wilde to clinch victory, Flora Duffy wins womens race; Georgia Taylor-Brown second. 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. On Friday, England's Alex Yee and Georgia Taylor-Brown will go for gold in the triathlon (11:00-16:00 BST) and England and Scotland have high hopes in the track cycling (16:00-18:10). He later realised it was for Wilde, which enabled him to cut back his pace marginally but he still caught the Kiwi within the final kilometre. Taylor-Brown finished 41 seconds adrift. We've picked out six of the best on show in Birmingham who are also set to star in The Hundred this summer, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. AGE 17 . A joyful - and slightly bizarre - moment with Shakespeare and three other giant puppets turned darker as a tower at the end of the stadium was engulfed in images of flames to symbolise a library that burnt down with a collection of Shakespeare's works inside. She also sent opener Smriti Mandhana back to the pavilion when she caught a wide delivery bowled by Darcie Brown. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. The first Aussies in action on Sunday night were artistic gymnastics duo Clay Mason Stevens and Jesse Moore in the mens individual all-around final. In a long, hot, post-exam summer friends are seduced by a powerful app, The grime artist turned chef takes inspiration from the social media queen's Swedish and Somali roots, Eight Brits fight for survival in this adrenalin-fuelled competition, hosted by Jordan North. Healy, who was named in the 18-member national squad on Friday for the upcoming series against New Zealand, is gearing up for a busy home season ahead. Wrestling (2): Shannon Alex Harry, Curtis Dodge. The ceremony alluded to the darker side of the Commonwealth's past, with chains representing those used in the slave trade pulling the giant bull into the stadium. "I am just happy. He showed exceptional guts to get back up and complete his routine, but was seen icing his shoulder afterwards, with commentators wondering if he would withdraw from the remainder of the event. Dhoni had 91 dismissals to his credit in 98 T20Is. 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. For Australia, Jess Jonassen tookfour wickets while Megan Schuttscalpedtwo wickets. Earlier in the day, Timothy Hodge came agonisingly close to taking home another gold for Australian in the pool, with New Zealands Josh Willmer snatching the win in the mens 100m breaststroke SB8 final. The all-rounder has the chance to truly announce herself on a global stage in the Commonwealth Games. The semi-finals take place from 4:07am AEST on Monday morning. However, in her view, a glut of high-profile international events in a single year could also serve as an "exciting" opportunity to "showcase the women's game" further, should teams have adequate preparation. The 32-year-old achieved this milestone during India vs Australia T20I fixture at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 on Friday. He wore it from the moment he was introduced, and continued to wear it between apparatuses. 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. Watch now The Common Sense Guide to Sport. 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. (Photo by Andy Buchanan / AFP), Gold Medalist, Matthew Richardson of Team Australia celebrates with their flag. Fury calls for Paul to honour deal | Pay up!. First she and Taylor-Brown emerged at the front after the swim, then they worked together to distance themselves from the pack with some searing cycling. This year's event features the largest number of events for women (136) and Para-sport athletes (42) in Games history and there will be up to 11 live streams to choose from on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. So that's something we're looking forward to and we'll get started with this series coming up and then build toward 2022. England's Alex Yee won the first gold medal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games with victory in the men's triathlon. Read a full wrap of all the action below! She had a brilliant start, so dynamic and a clean sweep of the podium.. Former track athlete Beth Potter had led the swim but the Scot fell back in the cycle before unsurprisingly clawing her way back on the run for the bronze. I just get in there and do my best. Perry starting her summer with 117 not out against South Australia sharing an unbeaten 209-run partnership with star of the future Annabel Sutherland (110 not out from Maybe well see in a race in the future but I always back myself on the runs.. WebRichard Driscoll is a British actor best known for playing the Rev Alex Healy in EastEnders from 1997 to 1999 and for playing Hector in Nick Love's directorial debut, Goodbye Charlie Bright in 2000. In 127 Womens T20Is, she has scored 2,159 runs. The same can be said of left-arm seamer Kemp, who only turned 17 in April. Healy had earlier gone past Jesse Moore withdrew from the men's all-around final. Deaf, hearing or speech impaired? The win secures a spot for Australia in the Games semi-finals and was a marked improvement to the first-up victory over India, where the Aussies fell into an early 5-49 hole before recovering. 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. Some have questioned the Commonwealth Games' relevance in an increasingly packed sporting calendar and the 778m cost, but that message did not seem to have reached the many fans queueing to get in before the Alexander Stadium gates opened. 29 Jul 2022 Preamble The England mens team with their gold medals after victory in the artistic gymnastics. But it was an infringement in transition, rather than the strength of their finishing kicks, that proved decisive in the end. That is really extraordinary and we spoke about it earlier, the depth that we have in relays and sprints., AUSSIES MAKE A SPLASH IN THE POOL AS SHOCK RESULT STUNS. Firstpost - All Rights Reserved. I dont what you want me to say, she said. Wilde had enough time to take his penalty and still win silver ahead of Australia's Matt Hauser. The Australia wicketkeeper-batter on the prospect of having four big women's events in 2022 (0:50). Kyle Chalmers was sixth in 48.98s, with William Xu Yang 10th in 49.49s. But it was always a matter of when and not if McKeon would break the record and she did it in style on Monday, finishing first with a time of 23.99. Georgia Godwin has become the first Australian to win the all-round rhythmic gymnastics womens final since Lauren Mitchell at the Delhi Games in 2010. DATE EVENT TEAM VS TEAM; 07/23/2021 01:00 PM: 07/24/2021 08:30 AM: 16 Amateur Baseball I never gave up, he said. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Now at the grand-old-age of 17 - Capsey turns 18 the day the women's competition in The Hundred begins on August 11. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. She married Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc in April 2016 and her brother-in-law is Brandon Starc, who won gold in the mens high jump at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. But I just said no, youve done this 100 times so just enjoy it. As for Australia Women, they will face off against Barbados on Sunday. WebReverend Alexander "Alex" Healy made his first appearance 31 March 1997. There will likely be more to come given athletes have been told that, unlike at the Olympics, they can use their platform to. All Rights Reserved. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. / . 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 When at school, Alex found himself involved in petty crime But Im a bit bored of coming second to Flora so we need to change that.. DAY 2 WRAP: McKeon makes history amid swim gold rush; rugby stars win thriller. The incident, He said: I was very sore this morning. The Commonwealth Games gets under way on Friday, with cricket featuring for the first time since 1998 as the best of the women's game go for gold in a T20 Over his short career, Yee has established himself as arguably the best runner in the sport. The pandemic permitting, Australia's limited-overs bilateral assignment - three T20I and as many ODIs - against New Zealand begins on September 27, which will be followed by the sixth edition of the WBBL in October-November and a three-match ODI series in January against India. Englands Katarina Johnson-Thompson competes in the Womens Heptathlon 100m Hurdles at Alexander Stadium, Adam Peaty of Team England competes in the Mens 50m Breaststroke Semi-Fina, Bryony Botha of New Zealand, left, tumbles over Meenakshi Meenakshi of India as they crash during the womens 10km scratch race final during the Commonwealth Games track cycling at Lee Valley VeloPark in London, Gold medallist Englands Laura Kenny celebrates on the podium after winning the womens 10km scratch, Englands Craig Bowler during his match with Kieran Rollings against Australias Damien Delgado and Chris, Georgia Godwin of Team Australia competes during Womens Uneven Bars Final, Englands David Condon (R) jumps to block a shot from Indias Nilakanta Sharma during the Pool B hockey match between England and India, Holly OShea of Team Gibraltar performs a snatch during Womens 71kg - Final, Gold medallist Michaela Whitebooi of Team South Africa celebrates during the Judo Women - 48 kg medal ceremony, Joelle King of New Zealand in action during her womens quarter-final match against Lucy Turmel of England, Shanice Brandi Beckford-Norton #3 of Team England dribbles against Victoria Carolyn Atieno Reynolds #30 of Team Kenya during the Womens 3x3 Basketball Quarterfinal matc, New Zealands Aaron Gate with his son Axel after winning gold in the mens 40km points race final, South Africas Tatjana Schoenmaker competes in the womens 200m breaststroke heats swimming event at the Sandwell Aquatics Centr, Englands Matt Walls (no.29) and Canadas Derek Gee (no.15) go over the barrier into the crowd at Lee Valley VeloPark on day three of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in London, Northern Irelands Carly McNaul in action with Australias Kristy Lee Harris during their round of 16 fight, Kenyas Stella Cherop Tiyoy in action with Canadas Elodie Tessier, Team England celebrates after winning the gold medal for the womens team finals, India players celebrate taking the wicket of Australias Alyssa Healy, Scotlands Duncan Scott (L) celebrates winning and taking the gold medal, with second placed Englands Tom Dean, in the mens 200m freestyle swimming final at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre, Joe Truman of Team England crashes during the Mens Track Cycling Keirin Second Round Heat One on day two of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Lee Valley Velopark Velodrome, Englands Alex Yee celebrates after winning the Men Individual (Sprint Distance) Final at Sutton Park. It is shocking, Thorpe said in commentary for Channel 7. Healy had earlier gone past former India captain and wicketkeeper batter MS Dhoni in September 2020 to register the most dismissals in the shortest format of the game. Hopefully seeing this many new countries, this is the start for more people to be involved in this sport.. win obviously, like everyone else in the race. For us, hopefully, we can be best prepared for the next ODI World Cup. Wong, 20, is already one of the quickest bowlers on the world stage and had the distinction of making her Test, one-day international and T20 international debut all in the space of a month this summer. Whether Yee, the better runner of the two, would have won a sprint to the line was a moot point but the Olympic silver medallist had managed to claw back pre-event co-favourite Wildes 16sec advantage over the course of the 5km run. England's Alex Yee won the first gold medal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games with victory in the men's triathlon. Bermuda's Flora Duffy defended her women's title, seeing off England's Georgia Taylor-Brown. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images), Triumph for the Aussies. Australia tomorrow night play 2018 silver medallists New Zealand. She was part of the first West Indies team to reach the final of the women's 50-over World Cup in 2013 and was a key contributor in the side that went one step further in winning the T20 World Cup in 2016. 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 events until 8 August. South African Tatjana Schoenmaker was first by over three seconds. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai emphasised the importance of education in a surprise appearance while diver Tom Daley made a show of support for LGBTQ+ rights as the baton relay concluded. Is there a more destructive top-order batter in women's cricket right now that Healy, the neice of former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy? Uttar Pradesh beat Saurashtra by 2 wickets, Chandigarh beat Himachal Pradesh by 5 wickets, Chandigarh beat Uttar Pradesh by 5 wickets, Australia Women beat South Africa Women by 19 runs, South Africa Women beat England Women by 6 runs, Australia Women beat India Women by 5 runs, South Africa Women beat Bangladesh Women by 10 wickets. 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. AUSSIES DEMOLISH BARBADOS IN T20 STATEMENT. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images), James Wilby of Team England celebrates after winning gold. This is a home Games, its the first time Ive been able to race in front of my parents for a long time, said a breathless Yee afterwards. Yee chased down Hayden Wilde to clinch For us players, it reignites the craving to go out there and play cricket," Healy said. "Enabling all the international sides to have proper preparation for those big tournaments is key, and if that's not able to take place, then they're obviously going to look at rescheduling some of the events. Aussies lead the way as NZ and England give chase, Serious fears for cyclist and fan after horrifying Comm Games crash, Aussie robbed of medal in Comm Games drama, Sport-by-sport schedule for Day 4 and beyond, Chalmers stuns in raw, emotional interview, McKeon makes history amid swim gold rush; rugby stars win thriller, Chalmers explodes at media for ruining it all over love triangle claims, Extraordinary journey behind one of the great Aussie athletics triumphs, New Aussie cult heros shock reveal after epic career-best run. This account already exists. Could she even combine the cricket with some success in the athletics? Theres been a lot that Ive had to get through. Wong - who represents Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred - was impressive in all three formats. In the mens 100m freestyle heats, Zac Incerti led the Aussies by qualifying equal-third fastest in 48.84s. 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. But also, I think we have a great friendship as well which is really special. That was stretched out as much as 21secs, but was cut down to just 16 by the time bike had turned into run.