England’s Alex Yee has won the first gold medal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, taking victory in the men’s triathlon.
Yee chased down Hayden Wilde to clinch victory in 50 minutes 34 seconds, beating the New Zealander by 13 seconds with Australia’s Matthew Hauser three seconds further back.
Wilde had been hit by a 10-second penalty, which cost him dear after leading heading into the 5km run.
Yee described his win as “my greatest achievement ever”, adding: “It’s the first time I’ve been able to race in front of my parents for a long time at a major Games.
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The 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 medal of the Games goes to @TeamEngland in the men's triathlon! 🥇
Congratulations @Lixsanyee!#B2022 pic.twitter.com/YWjaArA06Z
— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) July 29, 2022
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