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Andy Turner knocked out of 110m hurdles in Glasgow

Andy Turner's bid to defend the Commonwealth title is over after he failed to finish the first heat.

Andy Turner has been knocked out of the 110m hurdles at the Commonwealth Games after failing to finish the first heat of the day.

A dejected Andy Turner of England looks on after failing to finish in Men's 110 metres hurdles Round 1 at Hampden Park during day six of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 29, 2014© Getty Images

The defending champion, who has been battling with form and fitness in the past year, struck the first hurdle firmly, and was eventually forced to abandon his bid for qualification after losing his balance, with Shane Brathwaite going on to finish behind heat winner Andrew Riley of Jamaica.

However, there was some good news for his England teammates as Will Sharman finished second in his respective heat behind Ryan Brathwaite to secure his progress into the final.

Lawrence Clarke will also compete in Tuesday night's final after claiming the runner-up spot in heat two.

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