Commonwealth Games: Alex Yee wins first gold medal for England in triathlon

Alex Yee hailed his “greatest achievement ever” after winning a dramatic first gold medal for England in the triathlon this morning as the Commonwealth Games got under way.

The Olympic solo silver medallist, 24, bided his time and slowly reeled in Hayden Wilde, of New Zealand, who had a 16-second lead going into the 5km run. By the start of the second running loop in Sutton Park, Yee knew Wilde had got a ten-second penalty for not putting his bicycle helmet in his box during the transition. That made for a sporting finale as Wilde patted Yee on the back as he stopped to take his penalty before the line. He still finished second.

Yee, who also won gold in the mixed relay at the