Zoe Hobbs wins women's 100m, Hunt silver at Glasgow Games

England's long wait for a women's 100-meter Commonwealth Games champion will continue after Amy Hunt was edged into silver by New Zealand's Zoe Hobbs in a rain-soaked final in Glasgow. The race, held on Tuesday, July 28, saw Hobbs storm to victory in a personal best of 10.93 seconds, with Hunt finishing in 10.98. Australia's Torrie Lewis took bronze in 10.99.

Hunt, 24, had been favored to end a 40-year drought for a home nation winner dating back to Heather Oakes's victory in Edinburgh in 1986. She acknowledged a slow start cost her, stating that gold was within reach but crediting Hobbs for her performance. Hunt confirmed she will compete in the 4x100-meter relay later in the Games but will not enter the individual 200-meter event.

The victory marked a significant milestone for Hobbs, 28, who recalled watching the 2014 Glasgow Games as a high school student. She entered the competition confident after a consistent season and emphasized managing the challenging wet and windy conditions as a key factor. Her win came in a field affected by several high-profile withdrawals, including Olympic champion Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia.

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