• Akani Simbine wins Commonwealth Games gold in time of 10.03sec• England’s Asha Philip fourth behind winner Michelle-Lee AhyeAkani Simbine upset Jamaica’s Yohan Blake to win the 100 metres gold medal for South Africa at the Commonwealth Games on Monday. A packed crowd at Carrara Stadium saw Simbine blaze down the straight and crossed ahead of team mate Henricho Bruintjies in 10.03 seconds. Blake finished with bronze in a time of 10.19 seconds, after qualifying fastest with a time of 10.06 in the semi-finals. Related: Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard’s eligibility under scrutiny Continue reading…
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