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![Chris Murray celebrates at the Commonwealth Games on August 1, 2022 Chris Murray celebrates at the Commonwealth Games on August 1, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England's Chris Murray wins Commonwealth Games gold in men's 81kg
England's Chris Murray sets a new Commonwealth Games record of 325kg to win the gold medal in the men's 81kg weightlifting final.
Aug 1, 12:06
![James Wilby in action at the Tokyo Olympics on July 29, 2021 James Wilby in action at the Tokyo Olympics on July 29, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
James Wilby takes Commonwealth 100m breaststroke gold, Adam Peaty fourth
England's James Wilby wins the Commonwealth Games gold medal in the men's 100m breaststroke, as defending champion Adam Peaty finishes fourth.
Jul 31, 21:38
![Claudia Fragapane in action in August 2014 Claudia Fragapane in action in August 2014](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England women's artistic gymnastics team crowned Commonwealth Games champions
England's women's artistic gymnastics team fend off competition from Australia to win the gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Jul 30, 21:49
![Alex Yee in action at the Commonwealth Games on July 29, 2022 Alex Yee in action at the Commonwealth Games on July 29, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England's Alex Yee takes triathlon gold at Commonwealth Games
England's Alex Yee follows up his Olympic silver medal with gold in the men's triathlon at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Jul 29, 13:19
![Charlotte Bankes in action at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics on February 9, 2022 Charlotte Bankes in action at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics on February 9, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Great Britain's Charlotte Bankes eliminated in snowboard cross quarter-finals
Great Britain's world snowboard cross champion Charlotte Bankes is eliminated in the quarter-finals at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
Feb 9, 07:45
![A general view of Olympic rings following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in front of the Japan Olympics Museum in Tokyo, Japan March 24, 2020 A general view of Olympic rings following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in front of the Japan Olympics Museum in Tokyo, Japan March 24, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australia announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
Australia joins the USA in announcing a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Dec 8, 12:08
![Dina Asher-Smith pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 31, 2021 Dina Asher-Smith pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 31, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tokyo 2020: Key events to look forward to on day 14 of the Olympics
Sports Mole picks out the key events due to take place on day 14 of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Aug 5, 17:00
![Great Britain's Andy Pozzi in action during the 60m hurdles men qualifying heats on March 3, 2019 Great Britain's Andy Pozzi in action during the 60m hurdles men qualifying heats on March 3, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tokyo 2020: Key events to look forward to on day 13 of the Olympics
Sports Mole picks out the key events due to take place on day 13 of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Aug 4, 17:00
![Jennifer Gadirova of Britain and Jessica Gadirova of Britain pose for a picture on July 29, 2021 Jennifer Gadirova of Britain and Jessica Gadirova of Britain pose for a picture on July 29, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tokyo 2020: Key events to look forward to on day 10 of the Olympics
Sports Mole picks out the key events due to take place on day 10 of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Aug 1, 17:00
![Dina Asher-Smith pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 30, 2021 Dina Asher-Smith pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 30, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tokyo 2020: Key events to look forward to on day eight of the Olympics
Sports Mole picks out the key events due to take place on day eight of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Jul 30, 17:00
![GB's Ellen White looks dejected after defeat to Australia at the Tokyo Olympics on July 30, 2021 GB's Ellen White looks dejected after defeat to Australia at the Tokyo Olympics on July 30, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tokyo 2020: GB women "devastated" after Australia defeat
Great Britain lost despite Ellen White's hat-trick.
Jul 30, 13:38
![GB's Ellen White looks dejected after defeat to Australia at the Tokyo Olympics on July 30, 2021 GB's Ellen White looks dejected after defeat to Australia at the Tokyo Olympics on July 30, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tokyo 2020: GB women suffer extra-time heartbreak against Australia
Ellen White scored a hat-trick for GB.
Jul 30, 13:02
![Team GB coach Hege Riise during training on July 3, 2021 Team GB coach Hege Riise during training on July 3, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tokyo 2020: Hege Riise: 'We must be brave against Australia'
Great Britain are unbeaten at the Tokyo Olympics after beating Chile and Japan before drawing with Canada on Tuesday.
Jul 29, 11:22
![Tom Dean, Matt Richards, James Guy and Duncan Scott celebrate winning gold for Team GB on July 28, 2021 Tom Dean, Matt Richards, James Guy and Duncan Scott celebrate winning gold for Team GB on July 28, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tokyo 2020 - Team GB end 113-year wait for relay gold in the pool
Team GB get their fifth gold of the Olympics with victory in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay race - their first win in the event in 113 years.
Jul 28, 04:36
![Team GB's men's quad team celebrate silver on July 28, 2021 Team GB's men's quad team celebrate silver on July 28, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tokyo 2020 - Team GB earn rowing silver in quad sculls
The men's quad rowing team end a disappointing day for Team GB with a silver medal.
Jul 28, 02:36
![Ireland's women's four in action on July 28, 2021 Ireland's women's four in action on July 28, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tokyo 2020 - Ireland beat Team GB to earn first medal of Games
Ireland take rowing bronze after a nervy finish to the women's four.
Jul 28, 01:56
![Charlotte Dujardin pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in July 2021 Charlotte Dujardin pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in July 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tokyo 2020: Key events to look forward to on day five of the Olympics
Sports Mole picks out the key events due to take place on day five of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Jul 27, 17:00
![Ahmed Hafnaoui secures victory at Tokyo 2020 on July 25, 2021 Ahmed Hafnaoui secures victory at Tokyo 2020 on July 25, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tokyo 2020: 18-year-old Tunisian Ahmed Hafnaoui takes shock gold
Ahmed Hafnaoui springs a surprise with the gold medal in the men's 400m freestyle final in Tokyo.
Jul 25, 03:00
![Chase Kalisz celebrates winning gold on July 25, 2021 Chase Kalisz celebrates winning gold on July 25, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tokyo 2020: Chase Kalisz wins first gold for Team USA
Team USA get off the mark at Tokyo 2020 as Chase Kalisz wins the men's 400m individual medley gold in the pool.
Jul 25, 02:38
![Tracey Neville pictured on July 21, 2019 Tracey Neville pictured on July 21, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
A look back at England's stunning victory over Australia at Commonwealth Games
Hosts Australia were the overwhelming favourites for the tournament.
Apr 9, 11:00