Commonwealth Games

World record watch will be in effect as the Australians boast a bevy of talent in the mixed relay events, which will debut at the Commonwealth Games.

Everything here points to the Canadians needing an epic comeback to overcome England for silver. However, using each of their fastest splits from the meet, they theoretically could be up to two seconds faster, with the majority of that difference coming from Dean, who split 46.95 on the men’s free relay but only led off in 48.25 here. They’ve got Matt Richards, who split 47.99 in Budapest, but that’s their only real ace. But if everything fires for Australia, it won’t be close. - Commonwealth Games Record: N/A - 2018 Commonwealth Champion: N/A Australia, led by their strong female contingent, are the quickest on paper, but the English can put together some fast teams that could challenge for gold. Given the strength of Kaylee McKeown on backstroke and the several options they have on freestyle, the Aussies went WMMW in the event, finishing in a time of 3:41.34. - Commonwealth Games Record: N/A - 2018 Commonwealth Champion: N/A Canada was the runner-up to Australia at Worlds in a time of 3:20.61, but lose both female legs in Birmingham with Kayla Sanchez and Penny Oleksiak both out of the lineup. The Australians blasted a new world record in the mixed 400 free relay at the 2022 World Championships in June, producing a time of 3:19.38.

Competitors from 72 nations and territories -- many of which are former British colonies -- will be vying for medals in 19 sports over a jam-packed 11 days in ...

It’s insane the depth we have,” said the Commonwealth Games 400 metres and 800m freestyle champion. Cricket last featured at the Commonwealth Games in 1998 but the women will take part for the first time in Birmingham, with Meg Lanning’s Australia hot favourites to win the T20 competition. The worlds were rescheduled from last year after the coronavirus pandemic forced a delay to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics but that has created a headache for athletes in a crowded schedule. The Commonwealth Games comes hot on the heels of the world athletics championships in Eugene, Oregon, which only finished on Sunday. Competitors from 72 nations and territories -- many of which are former British colonies -- will be vying for medals in 19 sports over a jam-packed 11 days in the Midlands. More than 5,000 athletes are primed for action in the English city of Birmingham from Friday at a Commonwealth Games lacking several track and field stars but still boasting elite performers.

The Birmingham 2022 Festival will see numerous attractions contributed by B:Music at Victoria Square outside Symphony Hall. Friday night. It starts on Friday ...

He added: "As part of our ongoing support to the brass band movement at B:Music, and following on from the huge success with the European Championships earlier this year, we're delighted to be showcasing some of the best brass talent from the city on a global scale for the Commonwealth Games. Speaking to 4BR about the contribution of B:Music to the festival attractions, Chris Proctor, Head of Programme said: "Whilst we didn't take the traditional route with the more 'formal' brass bands, I'm still delighted that we've been able to feature brass in this way as part of an international festival." There will be a heavy sound of brass as part of the celebrations of the Commonwealth Games coming to Birmingham over the next two weeks.

As the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony kicked off in Birmingham, Prince Charles joked that everyone was “terrified of the Aussies”.

The team of more than 430 athletes comprises a record 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes and 75 para-athletes. The team is again hoping to top the medal table after winning 80 gold medals and making 198 trips to the podium on home soil four years ago. It kicked off an epic three-hour ceremony that began by honouring British cultural giants William Shakespeare, Edward Elgar and Samuel Johnson.

Birmingham's Alexander Stadium comes alive for the opening ceremony as more than 4000 athletes from around the world arrive for the 12 days of the Games.

"There's a shirtless Samoan athlete stealing the show here. the team from Sierra Leone is rivalling them though. By Kelsie Iorio Aussie readers — who got up early to catch the opening ceremony action? By Kelsie Iorio By Kelsie Iorio By Kelsie Iorio By Kelsie Iorio By Kelsie Iorio By Kelsie Iorio By Kelsie Iorio By Kelsie Iorio

Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, Duchess of Cornwall, arrived together at the Alexander Stadium — drawing comparisons to James Bond and his famous Aston ...

“Tonight teams from 72 countries and territories join the people of Birmingham to celebrate friendship across borders. Calming of the raging bull. Moment of the ceremony! I’m actually loving that massive bull for the— Richard Price (@richard_price2) #OpeningCeremony #CommonwealthGames2022 #Birminghamlove how animated it is. The ceremony celebrated aspects of Birmingham’s history and culture — which explains why a giant 10m tall “Raging Bull” waltzed into the stadium at one point. Female chain makers dragged the bull into the stadium, representing the chains used during the slave trade.