CWG 2022: This English player won the first gold of Commonwealth Games 2022, watch video

The first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham went to the host England. England’s Alex Yee won the gold medal in the men’s triathlon on the first day. In the Olympics held last year, Alex missed the gold in this event very close. He had captured the silver.

24-year-old Alex took 50 minutes 34 seconds to complete the triathlon race. He defeated his rival Hayden Wild of New Zealand by 13 seconds. While Australia’s Matthew Hauser was in third place, he completed the triathlon with a time of 50 minutes 18 seconds.

The medal of the Games goes to @TeamEngland in the men’s triathlon!

Congratulations @lixsanyee,#B2022 pic.twitter.com/YWjaArA06Z

— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghammcg22) July 29, 2022

Hayden of New Zealand could have won this race but due to a penalty of 10 seconds, he fell behind Alex. Explain that there are three events in a triathlon. In this, players have to race in swimming, cycling and running. The player who completes these three races in the shortest time is declared the winner.

After winning the first gold in the Commonwealth Games, Alex described it as his biggest achievement till date. He said that this was the first time he was racing in front of his parents at a big sporting event. He said, ‘I am very happy, this is my first Commonwealth Games. I wanted to stay as calm as possible in this race and focus on myself instead of focusing on others. Now I feel very lucky to reach this position.

Commonwealth Games 48 medals including 16 gold medals were at stake on the first day, in which Australia won 16 medals including 8 gold. Australia is currently at the top of the medal table. Hosts England are in third place with 2 gold and 9 medals in total.