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Eseme, Hobbs shine in Glasgow rain to win 100m Commonwealth gold
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The Namibian
Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme defied the torrential rain in Glasgow to win the men’s 100 metres in a Commonwealth Games record time on Tuesday as New Zealand’s Zoe Hobbs surged to a surprise victory in the women’s 100m.
Eseme made light of the weather to storm through the field and win in 9.83 seconds, surpassing the Games record set by Trinidadian great Ato Boldon in Kuala Lumpur 28 years ago.
I’m surprised at the time,” said the 32-year-old, who only took up track and field eight years ago.
‘Depth and dominance’In the pool, Australia’s Lani Pallister added 800m gold to her 400m and 1,500m titles by blowing away the field in a Games record.
Ruby Evans said she came out fighting after ending a tumultuous Games with gold for Wales in the floor final.