Commonwealth Games News: Eilidh steals silver on the track

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Eilidh steals silver on the track

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Eilidh Child went into the final of the 400m hurdles as second fastest from the heats and ran a fantastic race to clinch the silver medal in a time of 55.62.

“I'm totally over the moon, I knew I had a chance of getting a medal and I really wanted it so much. I didn't want to panic and go out there and go too fast,” said Eilidh.

"It was hell for leather after that last hurdle because I knew there were four of us in it. I didn't know where they were; I just kept my head down and went for it.

"I could hear my coach in my head saying, 'just go for the line.'

"I knew I was strong but I didn't want to want it too much. I just tried to keep my focus and keep in control as well.

"It really makes up for the Europeans. I didn't want to have that disappointment again coming off the track.

"What's important is where you are at 400.

"I'm really happy. The atmosphere was amazing. When I came out of the call-up room I didn't realise how full it was. The noise was incredible."

"My family were all watching it at home on TV."

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