Commonwealth Games: Cameroon, Namibia and South Africa shine on day 6

In the Cannock Chase Forest; north of Birmingham, Alexander Miller; a Namibian mountain bike rider finished third in the cross-country event. He crossed the finish line more than 2 minutes after New Zealanders Sam Gaze. The 26-year-old Gaze, defeated compatriot Ben Oliver by 31 seconds.

In the women's category, Englishwoman Evie Richards won gold, followed by Australian Zoe Cuthbert and South African Candice Lill.

41 African athletes had already secured medals on day 6 of the games. Over 70 nations take part in the Commonwealth games that will end on August 8.

IYA Ibrahima ( intern)