Commonwealth Games: Scotland's 'gutted' Fin Graham settles for silver
Scottish Para-cyclist Fin Graham expressed disappointment after winning a silver medal in the 3km individual pursuit at the Commonwealth Games. Graham felt the event's format was unfairly changed from a head-to-head race to a time trial, though officials cited standard classification policies.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges in managing fair competition standards within multi-classification para-sports.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Fin Graham couldn't hide his disappointment with settling for silver in the velodrome
Fin Graham couldn't kid anyone. He didn't come for silver on Sunday.
The Scottish Para-cyclist upgraded Friday's bronze from the men's C1-C3 1000m time trial final, but he was going for gold in the C1-C3 3km individual pursuit final.
However, he was stood a step down from England's Matthew Robertson when Jerusalem bellowed round the velodrome, as he was denied what he called a "once in a lifetime" experience.
The 26-year-old was desperate to hear Flower of Scotland on home soil. Even more so given he felt a tang of injustice with the running of this race.
"I'd be lying if I said gold wasn't what I wanted," Graham told BBC Sport Scotland, after he was presented his second medal of these Games.
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