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It was a terrific start for Canada in the pool today at Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow. In addition to many fast swims by the Canadians, a strong international field contributed to seeing four Games Records fall.
"It feels unbelievable to get a medal. I had to work really hard after the swim and beginning of the bike to catch up so it didn't feel like my best race. But I'm thrilled to get a medal!"
It was a special, unique, efficient and refreshing Opening Ceremony, with a most original souvenir: Thousands of slips of white tissue paper rained down on athletes, each paper bearing an original handwritten good luck message from a Glasgow child.
It’s a buzzword before any major competition. Typically, it’s something that, if you don’t have, you’re considered an underdog, and if you do have, a favourite.
Fitness testing, running, walking and balance training – even the dreaded “beep” test in the gym – training has become more rigorous for Canada’s Commonwealth Games lawn bowls team.
While training today at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in the Emirates Arena, Canadian track cyclist, Nic Hamilton, suffered a concussion after inadvertently colliding with a technical official on the track during a 500-metre effort.
