Mike takes plunge for interview
not happy with the decision. I think it’s difficult for us that it was our discipline to go.”
Scotland’s other medal was their first on the track – and it came courtesy of teenage Paralympian Maria Lyle.
The 18-year-old, who has fought diplegic cerebral palsy since birth, took silver in the T35 100m and beamed: “I’m so proud to have added a medal for Scotland.”
Meanwhile, swimming hero Duncan Scott took to the Pacific rather than the pool for the first time Down Under yesterday.
The 20-year-old – who shattered the record for most medals in a Games by a Scot with six – hit the beach with his hardware around his neck.
And as he took stock of his achievements, particularly a gold earned the hard way in the 100m freestyle against Olympic champion and home favourite Kyle Chalmers and South African icon Chad le Clos, he said: “You’re up against nation upon nation of great athletes – but we saw some particular medal chances when I spoke about it with my coach before the meet.”
Duncan met up with mum and dad Joy and Nigel yesterday as they finally enjoyed a family celebration.
And Nigel said: “We were always quietly hopeful but we’re really proud.” BY LUCY MAPSTONE SPORTS presenter Mike Bushell made a splash when he fell into a swimming pool during a live interview on BBC Breakfast.
Bushell was preparing to chat to England swimmers Sarah Vasey, Adam Peaty, Siobhan-Marie O’Connor, Ben Proud and James Guy – who were sitting on the edge of a small pool – on Australia’s Gold Coast, where the Commonwealth Games are being held.
As he got into the shallow water for the interview, he said: “I’m going to be careful because I’ve got a sound pack on.”
But a second later, having failed to notice there was another step beneath his feet, Bushell slipped into the deeper water with a splash.
The athletes fell into fits of giggles as Bushell righted himself and struggled to maintain their composure as he tried to continue the interview. “All the people here are literally on the floor,” he told viewers, referring to the crew off-camera.
His interview was cut short, though, as his microphone and sound pack appeared to suffer some water damage during his fall. Later, Bushell said: “I just thought it was a little Jacuzzi or a kid’s pool.
“I didn’t realise there was a step.”