Commonwealth Games Podcast

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The pullbuoy podcast brings together pullbuoy founder Steve Buckley, former GB Swimmer Katie Wyld and swimming commentator Bob Ballard to discuss and analyse events taking place in Glasgow at the Commonwealth Games. There are daily editions, which are summarised below.

Day 6

What a way to end the meet with a stunning medley relay victory for England over Australia. It had been a good home nation night before that and there was plenty for Steve, Bob and Katie to mull over as the meet came to a close.

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Day 5

It’s the meet that keeps on giving – tonight it was gold for Sophie Taylor with a fantastic 100m breaststroke, while the victory for Jazz Carlin in the 800m freestyle was the highlight of the session. Bob, Katie and Steve are on hand to review events in Glasgow.

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Day 4

Day 4 saw the 14th British Record of the week to fall and the 4th for Francesca Halsall as she doubled her gold medal tally in the 50m butterfly. There was also a trip to the top of the podium for Siobhan Marie O’Connor in the 200IM. Bob is back in the hot seat alongside Katie and Steve to discuss events in Glasgow.

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Day 3

Another fabulous night of swimming with some truly incredible swims, particularly from Adam Peaty and Francesca Halsall. Katie and Steve are joined by Eurosport’s James Parrack to discuss the events of the night.

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Day 2

England broke their gold medal duck, with 2 wins from Ben Proud and Chris Walker-Hebborn, but the Scots kept rolling with a famous victory from Dan Wallace in the 400IM. Plenty to talk about for Steve, Katie and Bob.

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Day 1

It was a remarkable start to the Commonwealth Games; a World Record, 4 British records, two home gold medals and a huge upset in the men’s 200m Breaststroke. Steve, Katie and Bob run the rule over the first night in Glasgow.

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