Cycling begins as Isle of Man eyes more CWG success

Team Isle of Man's cyclists begin their Commonwealth Games campaign later with Matthew Bostock and Ben Swift in action at the velodrome in Glasgow.

We have already seen the Isle of Man's first Commonwealth Games athletics medal, with David Mullarkey earning bronze in the men's 10,000m.

The swimming events have now ended, with 10 Manx records tumbling over six days.

Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer, who has been watching the action in Glasgow, said he was proud of Team Isle of Man's efforts so far.

He pointed to Mullarkey's medal as the highlight of the Games to date and said the island was proving it could hold its own on the international sporting stage.

The Isle of Man's 4x100m men's medley relay team finished nearly five seconds faster than the previous record.

Fourteen-year-old Oscar Maddrell completed his Games debut with an eighth place finish in the men's 1,500m freestyle final.

Head coach Lee Holland's dream of his team reaching double figures in terms of national records has been realised.

On the athletics track, Jack Kinrade said he would "be back" after missing out on the semi-finals of the men's 800m.

He finished sixth in his heat, in one minute 53.30 seconds.

Regan Corrin was eliminated from the long jump final after fouling a huge first attempt, finishing with a best effort of 7.46m.

Bostock and Swift will compete in track cycling events between Thursday and Sunday, when the Games conclude.

Both head into the competition in good form.

Bostock was crowned British National Circuit Champion in June, having also won the City of London Nocturne two weeks earlier, while Swift continues to compete in the men's World Tour, most recently at the Tour de Suisse.

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