Guy Learmonth prepares for 800 metre final

Commonwealth Games 2014

We've been catching up with some of our North East athletes as the Commonwealth Games continue in Glasgow

Guy Learmonth celebrates after running the race of his life to gain automatic qualification Credit: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Northumberland runner Guy Learmonth is prepearing for the biggest run of his career at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow tonight (Thursday).

The 22-year-old from Berwick is competing in the men's 800 metre final at Hampden Park at 7.50 pm.

Learmonth, who is in team Scotland, is running against David Rudisha from Kenya who is tipped to take gold.

Last night Guy said the home crowd helped him through to come third in his heat, handing him automatic qualification.

Many think the young athlete, who trains in Loughborough, could run away with a Commonwealth medal.

Last updated Thu 31 Jul 2014

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