RICHARD Murray won Team South Africa's first medal on the opening day of the Commonwealth Games with a bronze in the men's triathlon.
It was a much-needed fillip on a day of mixed fortunes in which Marsha Cox's hockey ladies thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 16-0, but the swimmers sank.
This was also the first time a South African clinched a triathlon gong at a multi-coded event.
There was never any doubt about the triathlon gold and silver going to the Brownlee brothers, Alistair and Jonathan. And by the time Murray started the 10km run, quickly shaking off his nearest rivals, there was no doubt about him claiming the last podium spot.
It was a perfect race for the South African, who finished 17th at the London Olympics. Compatriots Wian Sullwald and Henri Schoeman ended 15th and 16th.
Kate Roberts finished 14th in the women's triathlon, one place behind compatriot Gillian Sanders.
On the hockey pitch Dirkie Chamberlain hammered in four goals, while six of her teammates also got on the score sheets.
But elsewhere Glasgow proved unkind, particularly in the 4x100m freestyle relay where the team was disqualified for an early dive.
Bronze medal for Team SA
RICHARD Murray won Team South Africa's first medal on the opening day of the Commonwealth Games with a bronze in the men's triathlon.
It was a much-needed fillip on a day of mixed fortunes in which Marsha Cox's hockey ladies thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 16-0, but the swimmers sank.
This was also the first time a South African clinched a triathlon gong at a multi-coded event.
There was never any doubt about the triathlon gold and silver going to the Brownlee brothers, Alistair and Jonathan. And by the time Murray started the 10km run, quickly shaking off his nearest rivals, there was no doubt about him claiming the last podium spot.
It was a perfect race for the South African, who finished 17th at the London Olympics. Compatriots Wian Sullwald and Henri Schoeman ended 15th and 16th.
Kate Roberts finished 14th in the women's triathlon, one place behind compatriot Gillian Sanders.
On the hockey pitch Dirkie Chamberlain hammered in four goals, while six of her teammates also got on the score sheets.
But elsewhere Glasgow proved unkind, particularly in the 4x100m freestyle relay where the team was disqualified for an early dive.
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