Weightlifter Cameron McTaggart has claimed a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking New Zealand’s first medal outside of the pool.
McTaggart finished second in Tuesday’s men’s 88 kilogram final behind Hafizuddin Bin Roslin Muhammad, of Malaysia, who set a new games record.
It is New Zealand’s ninth medal at Glasgow and McTaggart’s first ever in what is his third games appearance.
In other results, New Zealand’s para bowls mixed pair have narrowly missed the podium, beaten by Wales in the bronze medal match that was decided on a one-end tiebreaker.
New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt laid down another marker as he looked to successfully defend another Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.
After powering from behind to win gold in the 200 metre butterfly on Monday, Clareburt stormed into the final of the 400 metre medley final overnight.
His time of four minutes and 16.49 seconds was the fastest across both heats.
Clareburt won the 400 medley gold in Birmingham four years ago.
The final gets under way about 6.45am on Wednesday, New Zealand time.