Scott breaks Commonwealth record as Langton receives medical attention

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Action, news and reaction on opening weekend 10 things to look out for at Glasgow 2026 | Mail John More action from Tollcross to follow but here’s the news from the pool. To make Scott’s victory even sweeter, he also broke the Commonwealth record. No wonder he lifted his arms up in the air and started to pound his chest like a silverback after leaving the pool. “I was a wee bit nervous before that,” he said. “Being one of the senior members of the team, the onus is kind of me. Those boys made it tough.” After initially lying motionless, Langton responded to medical staff, moving his legs and later his hands. A dozen medical personnel carefully stabilised the England gymnast before lifting him on to a stretcher about 11 minutes after the fall. He was applauded by the crowd as he was taken from the competition floor. Continue reading...