Guardian Sport
UK · 28 mins ago
Isaac Beacroft walks to gold on mixed day for Australia at Commonwealth Games
Sarah Billings claims Australia’s first 800m women’s bronze in 36 years
But disappointment for three other track and field stars in Glasgow
Teenage race walker Isaac Beacroft hit the accelerator on a dramatic final lap in the 10,000m then had to hit it again, celebrating Commonwealth Games gold 20 metres before the finish despite his Kenyan rival Stephen Kihu lurking just a few steps behind.
The result was the Australian highlight on a mixed day at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, as Sarah…
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