Torrential rain disrupts Commonwealth Games athletics in Glasgow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:08 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Rainy conditions caused significant challenges during the athletics events at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 28. Amy Hunt of England secured a silver medal in the women's 100m despite the poor weather. Emmanuel Eseme from Cameroon won the men's 100m in a Commonwealth Games record time of 9.83 seconds. Athletes reported difficulties, with some unable to perform due to the slippery conditions, including Morgan Lake in the high jump and Kate O'Connor in the shot put. The events continued despite the weather, with officials working to manage the track's condition while competitions were underway.
- •Amy Hunt claimed silver in the women's 100m on July 28.
- •Emmanuel Eseme set a Commonwealth Games record in the men's 100m.
- •Numerous athletes struggled with the wet conditions during their events.
- •Officials and volunteers worked to clear water from the track.
- •The hammer throw resumed after a brief pause due to rain.
- 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Soppy socks & a slathering of deep heat - rain causes chaos in Glasgow
- 11:08 PMBBC Sport — Soppy socks & a slathering of deep heat - rain causes chaos in Glasgow
"Torrential rain causes chaos at the athletics in the Commonwealth Games, but England's Amy Hunt produces one of a number of impressive performances.
"Torrential rain causes chaos at the athletics in the Commonwealth Games, but England's Amy Hunt produces one of a number of impressive performances.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 11:08 PMSoppy socks & a slathering of deep heat - rain causes chaos in Glasgow
Torrential rain causes chaos at the athletics in the Commonwealth Games, but England's Amy Hunt produces one of a number of impressive performances.
- BBC SportJul 28, 2026, 11:08 PMSoppy socks & a slathering of deep heat - rain causes chaos in Glasgow
Torrential rain causes chaos at the athletics in the Commonwealth Games, but England's Amy Hunt produces one of a number of impressive performances.
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