'This is what all the horrible bits are for' - Sawyers joy at winning gold
02-08-2026 00:31 via bbc.co.uk

'This is what all the horrible bits are for' - Sawyers joy at winning gold

English long jumper Jazmin Sawyers overcomes previous major championship disappointments to win Commonwealth gold.
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