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South Wales Argus
2 hours ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Smith eyes victory upon return to triathlon in San Francisco
The New Zealander returns to the site of his dramatic second-place finish 12 months ago, where he lost out by one second to Belgian rival Marten van Riel. And having also come second in the London leg of the series last year, Smith, who was victorious in Challenge The Championship and Challenge Wanaka events in 2024, wants to make sure he is top of the podium this time around. 'Right now, everything that I'm doing and everything I'm geared towards is about winning,' he said. 'That's the way I get motivated. That's the way I wake up every day to do the sport. 'This is one of the hardest sports in the world, so I think you need to have those lofty goals to get you out of bed in the morning. 'If you ask me on Sunday morning, what I'd be happy with, it might be very different to now. But at the moment, I'm going to say that winning is the only goal.' Smith arrived in San Francisco looking to take confidence from his performance in last year's event. Despite narrowly missing out on the top step of the podium, his display showed him what he could do among the world's elite. 'Last year was my announcement back at the highest level,' Smith continued. 'I almost didn't believe that I could win at the highest level before that. 'Obviously, when it came down to that sprint, to lose by that much is bittersweet, but it gave me so much confidence and gave me the belief back in myself that I can be here. 'This year, I feel like I'm physically in as good a shape as I was last year. But this time, I'm coming in with the belief that I can do it as well.' The event in California is the second T100 race of the 2025 campaign and Smith's first. He missed the first race in Singapore having not fully recovered from Rhabdomyolysis – a condition caused by muscle injury which results in muscle weakness, pain and swelling. 'I've bounced back really well,' he added. 'I felt like I went back to square one and I was nervous for this race. 'But it's amazing what you can do in seven weeks. The body is amazingly resilient. 'I've had a really good, consistent, solid block coming into this race. 'I'm a little bit out of practice on the racing field, after not racing for six months, so I'm looking forward to getting back out there and blowing out some cobwebs.'
RTÉ News
8 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Marcel Schneider has control in Austria, Conor Purcell slips back
Marcel Schneider is in control at the Austrian Alpine Open, shooting a super four-under 66 on Friday to stay two shots clear on 11-under-par. Schneider had four birdies and no bogeys in a serene round at Gut Altentann, with fellow German Nicolai von Dellingshausen his nearest challenger on nine-under. England's Callum Tarren is third a shot further back, while New Zealander Daniel Hillier and South African Jayden Schaper are seven-under. Ireland's Conor Purcell is one-under after following up Thursday's 68 with a one-over 71. "My plan was to continue what I did yesterday, and that worked out well," said Schneider. "I have to say, off the tee I wasn't as strong as yesterday. But I managed well on the holes where I missed the fairways to come out with par, so I didn't drop a shot. Overall, super happy. "Even struggling a bit off the tee, I was never in big trouble. But out of the semi-rough you could easily miss a green and not make up and down. I'm happy with the short game and shots into the green. "It's great having the support. Playing close to home is always nice. I love being in Austria as well. I like that."
The Advertiser
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Pakistan thump Bangladesh to clinch T20 series
Pakistan have clinched the Twenty20 series against Bangladesh after winning the second match by a comfortable 57 runs in Lahore. The Pakistan top order set up a 201 total for the second straight time and seven of the eight bowlers took wickets to dismiss Bangladesh for 144 in 19 overs on Friday. Pakistan won the first match by 37 runs on Wednesday and will look for a clean sweep in the final game at the same Lahore venue on Sunday. Tanzid Hasan scored all 32 runs in the first two overs of the chase but was out for 33 to a stunning reflex catch at short fine leg by Abrar Ahmed. By the end of the powerplay, Bangladesh were 3-54 and reeling from some splendid catches. Abrar trapped Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali leg before wicket off successive sharp googlies. At the halfway mark, Bangladesh were 7-78 and the inevitable was delayed only by No.9 batter Tanzim Hasan Sakib, whose 50 off 31 was his maiden T20 half-century. He was the last man out as fast bowler Shoriful Islam could not bat after pulling up with a groin injury in his first over. Sahibzada Farhan starred with the bat in only his 10th T20 since his debut six years ago. He smashed 74 off 41 balls. Farhan fell out of favour with the selectors after four consecutive single-digit scores against Australia last year in the T20 series. But he forced his way back by topping the batting chart in the recent Pakistan Super League. He got an opportunity after first-choice opener Fakhar Zaman was rested for Friday's game. Luck favoured Farhan when he was dropped off the third ball of the match before he scored. Saim Ayub was run out in the second over after Farhan refused the third run. Farhan then added 103 runs off 54 balls with Mohammad Haris (41) as both batted with a new licence to be aggressive under new coach, New Zealander Mike Hesson. Farhan got a second life after his half- century when Mehidy Hasan Miraz could not hold on to a sharp catch in the covers. Haris was caught at backward point in the 11th over, and Farhan was caught in the next over by Bangladesh captain Litton Das behind the stumps. Pakistan's middle order didn't hold back, and their latest T20 batting sensation, Hasan Nawaz, blistered 51 off 25 balls with three sixes and two fours. But Pakistan scored only 40 runs in the final five overs with an excellent comeback by fast bowler Hasan Mahmud, 2-47. Pakistan have clinched the Twenty20 series against Bangladesh after winning the second match by a comfortable 57 runs in Lahore. The Pakistan top order set up a 201 total for the second straight time and seven of the eight bowlers took wickets to dismiss Bangladesh for 144 in 19 overs on Friday. Pakistan won the first match by 37 runs on Wednesday and will look for a clean sweep in the final game at the same Lahore venue on Sunday. Tanzid Hasan scored all 32 runs in the first two overs of the chase but was out for 33 to a stunning reflex catch at short fine leg by Abrar Ahmed. By the end of the powerplay, Bangladesh were 3-54 and reeling from some splendid catches. Abrar trapped Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali leg before wicket off successive sharp googlies. At the halfway mark, Bangladesh were 7-78 and the inevitable was delayed only by No.9 batter Tanzim Hasan Sakib, whose 50 off 31 was his maiden T20 half-century. He was the last man out as fast bowler Shoriful Islam could not bat after pulling up with a groin injury in his first over. Sahibzada Farhan starred with the bat in only his 10th T20 since his debut six years ago. He smashed 74 off 41 balls. Farhan fell out of favour with the selectors after four consecutive single-digit scores against Australia last year in the T20 series. But he forced his way back by topping the batting chart in the recent Pakistan Super League. He got an opportunity after first-choice opener Fakhar Zaman was rested for Friday's game. Luck favoured Farhan when he was dropped off the third ball of the match before he scored. Saim Ayub was run out in the second over after Farhan refused the third run. Farhan then added 103 runs off 54 balls with Mohammad Haris (41) as both batted with a new licence to be aggressive under new coach, New Zealander Mike Hesson. Farhan got a second life after his half- century when Mehidy Hasan Miraz could not hold on to a sharp catch in the covers. Haris was caught at backward point in the 11th over, and Farhan was caught in the next over by Bangladesh captain Litton Das behind the stumps. Pakistan's middle order didn't hold back, and their latest T20 batting sensation, Hasan Nawaz, blistered 51 off 25 balls with three sixes and two fours. But Pakistan scored only 40 runs in the final five overs with an excellent comeback by fast bowler Hasan Mahmud, 2-47. Pakistan have clinched the Twenty20 series against Bangladesh after winning the second match by a comfortable 57 runs in Lahore. The Pakistan top order set up a 201 total for the second straight time and seven of the eight bowlers took wickets to dismiss Bangladesh for 144 in 19 overs on Friday. Pakistan won the first match by 37 runs on Wednesday and will look for a clean sweep in the final game at the same Lahore venue on Sunday. Tanzid Hasan scored all 32 runs in the first two overs of the chase but was out for 33 to a stunning reflex catch at short fine leg by Abrar Ahmed. By the end of the powerplay, Bangladesh were 3-54 and reeling from some splendid catches. Abrar trapped Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali leg before wicket off successive sharp googlies. At the halfway mark, Bangladesh were 7-78 and the inevitable was delayed only by No.9 batter Tanzim Hasan Sakib, whose 50 off 31 was his maiden T20 half-century. He was the last man out as fast bowler Shoriful Islam could not bat after pulling up with a groin injury in his first over. Sahibzada Farhan starred with the bat in only his 10th T20 since his debut six years ago. He smashed 74 off 41 balls. Farhan fell out of favour with the selectors after four consecutive single-digit scores against Australia last year in the T20 series. But he forced his way back by topping the batting chart in the recent Pakistan Super League. He got an opportunity after first-choice opener Fakhar Zaman was rested for Friday's game. Luck favoured Farhan when he was dropped off the third ball of the match before he scored. Saim Ayub was run out in the second over after Farhan refused the third run. Farhan then added 103 runs off 54 balls with Mohammad Haris (41) as both batted with a new licence to be aggressive under new coach, New Zealander Mike Hesson. Farhan got a second life after his half- century when Mehidy Hasan Miraz could not hold on to a sharp catch in the covers. Haris was caught at backward point in the 11th over, and Farhan was caught in the next over by Bangladesh captain Litton Das behind the stumps. Pakistan's middle order didn't hold back, and their latest T20 batting sensation, Hasan Nawaz, blistered 51 off 25 balls with three sixes and two fours. But Pakistan scored only 40 runs in the final five overs with an excellent comeback by fast bowler Hasan Mahmud, 2-47.
West Australian
10 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Pakistan thump Bangladesh to clinch T20 series
Pakistan have clinched the Twenty20 series against Bangladesh after winning the second match by a comfortable 57 runs in Lahore. The Pakistan top order set up a 201 total for the second straight time and seven of the eight bowlers took wickets to dismiss Bangladesh for 144 in 19 overs on Friday. Pakistan won the first match by 37 runs on Wednesday and will look for a clean sweep in the final game at the same Lahore venue on Sunday. Tanzid Hasan scored all 32 runs in the first two overs of the chase but was out for 33 to a stunning reflex catch at short fine leg by Abrar Ahmed. By the end of the powerplay, Bangladesh were 3-54 and reeling from some splendid catches. Abrar trapped Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali leg before wicket off successive sharp googlies. At the halfway mark, Bangladesh were 7-78 and the inevitable was delayed only by No.9 batter Tanzim Hasan Sakib, whose 50 off 31 was his maiden T20 half-century. He was the last man out as fast bowler Shoriful Islam could not bat after pulling up with a groin injury in his first over. Sahibzada Farhan starred with the bat in only his 10th T20 since his debut six years ago. He smashed 74 off 41 balls. Farhan fell out of favour with the selectors after four consecutive single-digit scores against Australia last year in the T20 series. But he forced his way back by topping the batting chart in the recent Pakistan Super League. He got an opportunity after first-choice opener Fakhar Zaman was rested for Friday's game. Luck favoured Farhan when he was dropped off the third ball of the match before he scored. Saim Ayub was run out in the second over after Farhan refused the third run. Farhan then added 103 runs off 54 balls with Mohammad Haris (41) as both batted with a new licence to be aggressive under new coach, New Zealander Mike Hesson. Farhan got a second life after his half- century when Mehidy Hasan Miraz could not hold on to a sharp catch in the covers. Haris was caught at backward point in the 11th over, and Farhan was caught in the next over by Bangladesh captain Litton Das behind the stumps. Pakistan's middle order didn't hold back, and their latest T20 batting sensation, Hasan Nawaz, blistered 51 off 25 balls with three sixes and two fours. But Pakistan scored only 40 runs in the final five overs with an excellent comeback by fast bowler Hasan Mahmud, 2-47.
Perth Now
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Pakistan thump Bangladesh to clinch T20 series
Pakistan have clinched the Twenty20 series against Bangladesh after winning the second match by a comfortable 57 runs in Lahore. The Pakistan top order set up a 201 total for the second straight time and seven of the eight bowlers took wickets to dismiss Bangladesh for 144 in 19 overs on Friday. Pakistan won the first match by 37 runs on Wednesday and will look for a clean sweep in the final game at the same Lahore venue on Sunday. Tanzid Hasan scored all 32 runs in the first two overs of the chase but was out for 33 to a stunning reflex catch at short fine leg by Abrar Ahmed. By the end of the powerplay, Bangladesh were 3-54 and reeling from some splendid catches. Abrar trapped Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali leg before wicket off successive sharp googlies. At the halfway mark, Bangladesh were 7-78 and the inevitable was delayed only by No.9 batter Tanzim Hasan Sakib, whose 50 off 31 was his maiden T20 half-century. He was the last man out as fast bowler Shoriful Islam could not bat after pulling up with a groin injury in his first over. Sahibzada Farhan starred with the bat in only his 10th T20 since his debut six years ago. He smashed 74 off 41 balls. Farhan fell out of favour with the selectors after four consecutive single-digit scores against Australia last year in the T20 series. But he forced his way back by topping the batting chart in the recent Pakistan Super League. He got an opportunity after first-choice opener Fakhar Zaman was rested for Friday's game. Luck favoured Farhan when he was dropped off the third ball of the match before he scored. Saim Ayub was run out in the second over after Farhan refused the third run. Farhan then added 103 runs off 54 balls with Mohammad Haris (41) as both batted with a new licence to be aggressive under new coach, New Zealander Mike Hesson. Farhan got a second life after his half- century when Mehidy Hasan Miraz could not hold on to a sharp catch in the covers. Haris was caught at backward point in the 11th over, and Farhan was caught in the next over by Bangladesh captain Litton Das behind the stumps. Pakistan's middle order didn't hold back, and their latest T20 batting sensation, Hasan Nawaz, blistered 51 off 25 balls with three sixes and two fours. But Pakistan scored only 40 runs in the final five overs with an excellent comeback by fast bowler Hasan Mahmud, 2-47.
