Commonwealth Games: Sami Donnelly gets second silver medal, Devon Briggs wins gold
New Zealand cyclists Sami Donnelly and Devon Briggs achieved podium finishes at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Donnelly secured a silver medal in the scratch race, while Briggs won gold in the para-cycling time trial.
Why it matters
These results highlight New Zealand's competitive standing in international cycling and the success of their para-cycling program.
Kiwi cyclist Sami Donnelly has claimed a second Commonwealth Games silver medal in as many days.
Donnelly initially was deemed to have won bronze in the Women's 10km Scratch Race Final, but a disqualification bumped her into the silver medal position.
Competing at her first games, the 24-year-old won her first medal as part of the 4000m Team Pursuit on Friday.
A total of three New Zealanders lined up in the Women's Scratch Race final, with Prudence Fowler and Olympic double-medalist Ally Wollaston finishing 16th and 18th respectively.
Para-cyclist Devon Briggs had also won a gold medal for New Zealand, and set a new Commonwealth Games record in the process.
Para-cyclist Devon Briggs has won gold in the 1km C1-3 time trial final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Briggs has taken first place in the 1km C1-3 time trial final in Glasgow.
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