Commonwealth Games: Gold record eludes Baker as teammate takes elimination
Georgia Baker, who is tied for the most Australian cycling gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, has won silver behind teammate Alyssa Polites.
Georgia Baker has won silver in the women’s elimination race, meaning she remains tied for the most Australian cycling gold medals at the Commonwealth Games.
Baker had to duel with Canadian Maggies Coles-Lyster for the bronze medal, as fellow Aussie Alyssa Polites rode clear.
By the time Baker had pulled clear of Coles-Lyster, Polites was well ahead and guaranteed the gold early on Monday morning (AEST).
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Baker also won gold in the women’s scratch race, after winning three gold at the Birmingham Games.
Anna Meares, Matt Glaetzer and Brad McGee are the other Australian cyclists to win give Commonwealth Games gold medals.
Earlier on the last day of the Games, fellow Australian Leigh Hoffman also made history.
He became the first Australian cyclist to win four medals at the one Games when he took out the 1km men’s time trial.
That gave him three gold and one silver in Glasgow.
Originally published on AAP
