Bronze medal

"Third place and winner of the Bronze Medal (in the Heptathlon), from England, Jessica Taylor".

These were the words of the stadium announcer this evening.

After a much needed lie in and a relaxing day in Glasgow I headed out to Hampden Park this evening for the athletics.

I was hoping to catch up with my very good friend Shelly Woods before she competes in the final of the T54 1500m wheelchair final tomorrow evening.
I shall be on shift so I'll be watching on TV.

Shelly wisely stayed at the village but it was good to catch up with her husband for a few minutes.

And so to the action.

A clean sweep of medals for Kenya in the women's 3000 steeplechase.
A games record for Australia in the women's javelin.
Greg Rutherford adding Commonwealth gold to his Olympic gold.

And Jess.

After 2 days of tough competition she set a lifetime best (unlike last night this information is accurate!) and richly deserves her medal.

Jess coaches my boss's daughter and a number of her other athletes were sitting close to me.

so I was lucky enough to not only get this blip of Jess taking good wishes but just prior I got a big hug from her too.

Another great day, not many left now.