Commonwealth Games blog: Latest news... Fletcher into semis, Duffy 8th, Butterfield 19th, reaction, previews...

10:51am Long jumper Tyrone Smith is desperate for a major Games medal. Here's our feature with the 29-year-old where he says he is ready for his "glory days".

10:45am Some great shots of Flora Duffy completing the women's triathlon in a superb eighth place. That lady that's she high-fiving? That's her mom! Wonderful shot for the the family album.
Duffy posted: "8th in the Commonwealth Games triathlon. So fun to race on a hard course in front of a massive crowd. Thanks for all the support and cheers. High five with my mom just before crossing the line."

Butterfield tweeted:

"Great to be part of the ?@Glasgow2014 Commonwealth Games Tri yesterday. 1 the best race courses I've ever done, w/ amazing crowds & support.

"Thanks to everyone that supported me in getting here. Better swim than expected, bike average and run solid. I have to be content w/ t."

10:16am Some stories and reaction from yesterday's action coming up. First, here's Tyler Butterfield's take on his men's triathlon race — he came 19th in an event dominated by the blistering Brownlee brothers.

10:12am ...and there's some excellent early news from the pool where Bermuda's Julian Fletcher has swam a season's best time of 1:04.92 in the 100m breaststroke, which is enough for him to reach the semi-finals this afternoon. GO JULIAN!!

July 25, 10:10am Morning everyone. Quite a day yesterday in Glasgow. There's not as much competitive interest from Bermuda today (Friday) but that doesn't mean things aren't going on - we'll keep you up-to-date the best we can...

5:10pm Last score for Gemma Lightbourne in the rhythmic gymnastics. She managed 8.725 in the clubs, her second best score of the day, to finish 25th with a total of 33.325. So no final place for her but a grand effort nonetheless.

4:05pm Micah Franklin's run comes to a shuddering halt at the hands of Kiwi Campbell Grayson in the second round. Franklin is beaten 11-1, 11-1, 11-4 in a one-side affair. After his heroics earlier, the higher-ranked New Zealander was simply too good for the Bermudian.

2:50pm Ok, here's the latest from our girl in the rhythmic gymnastics. Gemma Lightbourne has now competed in the ball section (8.225) and the ribbon (7.550), which leaves her 21st at present. The rounds are ongoing, however.

2:20pm We've already mention Micah Franklin's earlier win but here's a few more details. He was taking the distance by Uganda's Michael Kawooya after winning the first two games 11-4. The African stormed back to win the next two 11-9 and 11-8 before the Bermudian prevailed 11-4 in the decider. Next up is world #42 Campbell Grayson, of New Zealand.

1:50pm Julian Fletcher was the second slowest in Heat 5 of the 100m breaststroke. 

1:30pm Confirmation Tyler finished 19th. A fine effort in a distance he admits he finds tough (just wait for Kona Ironman people!). Herring and Murphy were a lap behind but digging in well. Micah Franklin, by the way, plays his second round match at 3:20 Bermuda time. More details to come of that when we have it.

1:07pm Here's a screen grab of Tyler Butterfield as he makes his way to the finish line in the men's triathlon. He had moved up to 19th. Just waiting confirmation of his final position.

*AFP photo

Following the swim the current top three are Alistair and Johnny Brownlee and Henri Schoeman. None of the three Bermudian athletes made the top twenty out of the water and will look to make up for it in the 40 kilometer bike. Tyler appeared to come out of the water in the third wave and could been seen on the Commonwealth Games live feed changing for the transition. 

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6:30pm: Squash player Micah Franklin can't hide his delight as he leads the Bermuda team into the stadium during the opening ceremony. The island were part of the Americas parade, coming in second behind Belize. The squad cut dashing figures in their traditional Bermuda shorts and blazers as they waved to the 40,000 crowd - some of the athletes even managed a cheeky dance during their walk around the arena.