Canadian athletes claim bronze in weightlifting and Warner tops decathlon on Day 7
Canada earned two bronze medals in weightlifting while decathlon leader Damian Warner extended his advantage after three events at the Commonwealth Games.
At the Commonwealth Games, Canadian weightlifters Xavier Lusignan and Etta Love each captured bronze medals, adding to one outlet's tally. Decathlon veteran Damian Warner dominated the early stages, winning the 100-metre heat in 10.21 seconds, placing second in the long jump, and finishing fifth in the shot put, which gave him an 80-point lead over Grenada's Lindon Victor. Meanwhile, sprinters Aaron Brown and Audrey Leduc competed in the 200 m semifinals, and wheelchair racer Nandini Sharma was stripped of her silver medal after a jury upheld a disqualification for obstruction. Additional Canadian athletes took part in events ranging from the women's discus final to the women's 100 m hurdles, with several advancing to upcoming medal races.
Why it matters
The results show Canada's competitive standing at the Commonwealth Games and highlight a controversial disqualification affecting a medal hopeful.
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