Commonwealth Games 2026: athletics, weightlifting and gymnastics on day five - live
A live report from the 2026 Commonwealth Games covers the performance of an athlete who surprised observers with his speed at age 32. The piece highlights his personal journey and the supportive role of his coaching team.
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Eseme says it was “a crazy race”, and he surprised by the time, but had to take confidence from the semi which he came through without fussing too much. So he told himself to do the same thing and not to rush, amazing for a 100m race, and it’d be alright.
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