THE race is on to win Team SA's first Commonwealth Games medal in Glasgow today.
The 2014 showpiece, that will run until August 3, kicked off yesterday with a handful of hopefuls gunning for silverware.
South Africa has traditionally done well on this stage, having bagged no fewer than 33 medals nor finishing lower than sixth since 1998.
Kate Roberts and Gillian Saunders officially have the first opportunity in the women's triathlon which starts at noon (South Africa's time), although the better chance of making the podium will come in the men's race at 4pm from Richard Murray.
But the talkative triathlete, who finished 17th at the 2012 London Olympic Games, is playing down his own chances.
First of all, there are England's Brownlee brothers; Olympic champion Alistair and bronze medallist Jonathan.
Murray has beaten them twice this season, once over the traditional Olympic distance (1500m swim, 40km cycle and 10km run) and once in a sprint triathlon (750m, 20km and 5km).
For some of the top teams, their three athletes work together for the common cause, where two might forego their own chances for their golden boy.
"It's become more of a team sport," said Murray, adding that South Africa was still behind the curve.
His teammates Henri Schoeman and Wian Sullwald will compete individually.
If he doesn't make the podium, South Africa's next chance will go to Portia Vries in the women's 48kg weightlifting competition, which begins at 4.30pm.
Next up are the swimmers.
Although Roland Schoeman and Chad le Clos will be in action in the heats and semifinals of the 50m butterfly race, the final is only scheduled for tomorrow.
That leaves three realistic chances: Karin Prinsloo in the 200m freestyle and 4x100m freestyle relay; and Myles Brown in the men's 400m freestyle.
Other hopes today lie in men's track cycling, rhythmic gymnastics and judo.
Stage is set for Team SA
THE race is on to win Team SA's first Commonwealth Games medal in Glasgow today.
The 2014 showpiece, that will run until August 3, kicked off yesterday with a handful of hopefuls gunning for silverware.
South Africa has traditionally done well on this stage, having bagged no fewer than 33 medals nor finishing lower than sixth since 1998.
Kate Roberts and Gillian Saunders officially have the first opportunity in the women's triathlon which starts at noon (South Africa's time), although the better chance of making the podium will come in the men's race at 4pm from Richard Murray.
But the talkative triathlete, who finished 17th at the 2012 London Olympic Games, is playing down his own chances.
First of all, there are England's Brownlee brothers; Olympic champion Alistair and bronze medallist Jonathan.
Murray has beaten them twice this season, once over the traditional Olympic distance (1500m swim, 40km cycle and 10km run) and once in a sprint triathlon (750m, 20km and 5km).
For some of the top teams, their three athletes work together for the common cause, where two might forego their own chances for their golden boy.
"It's become more of a team sport," said Murray, adding that South Africa was still behind the curve.
His teammates Henri Schoeman and Wian Sullwald will compete individually.
If he doesn't make the podium, South Africa's next chance will go to Portia Vries in the women's 48kg weightlifting competition, which begins at 4.30pm.
Next up are the swimmers.
Although Roland Schoeman and Chad le Clos will be in action in the heats and semifinals of the 50m butterfly race, the final is only scheduled for tomorrow.
That leaves three realistic chances: Karin Prinsloo in the 200m freestyle and 4x100m freestyle relay; and Myles Brown in the men's 400m freestyle.
Other hopes today lie in men's track cycling, rhythmic gymnastics and judo.
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