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Greg Rutherford adds Commonwealth long jump gold to his Olympic title to claim England's first athletics gold of the Glasgow Games. Also England enjoy success in diving and gymnastics.
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Greg Rutherford added Commonwealth long jump gold to his Olympic title on a strong day for England in Glasgow on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old produced a third round 8.20m jump to snatch victory.
Alicia Blagg and Rebecca Gallantree produced a stunning final dive to win England their second gold medal on the opening day of diving in Glasgow.
The pair's forward three-and-a-half somersault in their fifth and final dive secured 72.54 to give them a winning total of 300.24.
And finally in the gymnastics, Claudia Fragapane won her second Games gold in Scotland as England dominated the all-around gymnastics finals.
The 16-year-old's four rotations earned her a score of 56.132 and completed a podium clean sweep.
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Rutherford wins Commonwealth gold
Friday, August 01 2014Category:Others