Commonwealth Games 2026: athletics, weightlifting and gymnastics on day five – live

The Guardian Sport Tuesday 28 July 2026, 09:11 UTC By Will Unwin 1 min read

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Follow updates from Tuesday’s action around GlasgowLatest medal table | Sprinter slams no-shows | Mail WillWeightlifting: England’s Chris Russ comes out too late for his lift and does not have time to complete it. A little run through from yesterday’s activities … Continue reading...

Follow updates from Tuesday’s action around Glasgow
Latest medal table | Sprinter slams no-shows | Mail Will

Weightlifting: England’s Chris Russ comes out too late for his lift and does not have time to complete it. How bizarre.

A little run through from yesterday’s activities …

Commonwealth Games 2026 (ORG) GlasgowLatest (ORG) England (LOCATION) Chris Russ (PERSON)

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Commonwealth Games 2026: athletics, weightlifting and gymnastics on day five – live

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