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Commonwealth Games 2026: athletics begins, plus swimming and gymnastics on day four – live

The Guardian Sport Monday 27 July 2026, 09:27 UTC By Taha Hashim 1 min read
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Live updates from Monday’s action around GlasgowLatest medal table | Follow us on TikTok | Mail TahaAthletics: A first glimpse of the track at these Games. It’s, well, not a gorgeous day in Glasgow. We’re taking in the men’s 100m, and the third heat belongs to Wales’ Jeremiah Azu, bustling to a time of 10.10.

Athletics: A first glimpse of the track at these Games. It’s, well, not a gorgeous day in Glasgow. We’re taking in the men’s 100m, and the third heat belongs to Wales’ Jeremiah Azu, bustling to a time of 10.10. He won 60m gold at the world indoor championships last year.

Weightlifting: Over in the men’s 71kg final, it’s Nigeria’s Edidiong Umofia who has taken control of the snatch section, lifting 147kg. England’s Jonathan Chin is competing in that final – he’s also a full-time doctor who balances 50 to 70-hour weeks with his training.

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