'Wild': Gold for Zoe Hobbs in 100m at Commonwealth Games

New Zealand sprinter Zoe Hobbs won gold in the 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a record-breaking time of 10.93 seconds. Despite a stumble during the race, she managed to hold off competitors to secure the first-ever gold for a Kiwi in this event.
Why it matters
This victory marks a historic milestone for New Zealand athletics on the international stage.
<p>Kiwi sprinter Zoe Hobbs has won gold in the 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. </p> <p>Starting in lane 7 with lane 8 vacant due to the absence of a Jamaican competitor, the 28-year-old sprinter led all the way to win with a national record time of 10.93s. It is also an Oceania record. Her previous best was 10.94s.</p> <p>Englishwoman Amy Hunt (10.98s) took silver, and Australian Torrie Lewis (10.99s) took bronze. The wind was listed as +1.0 - the legal limit is +2.0.</p> <p>Hobbs finished fifth in the 100m final at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. </p> <p>Speaking after the race, held on a wet track in pouring rain, Hobbs told Sky: "Wild.
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