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Sophie Thornhill, Helen Scott claim gold in B2 tandem

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Sophie Thornhill and Helen Scott win gold for England in the B2 tandem 1,000m time trial by setting a Commonwealth Games record.

England cyclists Sophie Thornhill and Helen Scott broke a Commonwealth Games record to win gold in the B2 tandem 1,000m time trial this afternoon.

Sophie Thornhill and Helen Scott of England celebrate after winning Gold in the Women's 1000m Time Trial B2 Tandem at Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome during day four of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 27, 2014© Getty Images

The duo pipped Scotland's pair of Aileen McGlynn and Louise Haston to the gold by producing an all-time Games best of 1:08.187 at the Chris Hoy Velodrome.

Meanwhile, Australia's Brandie O'Connor and Bree Hargrave followed up their bronze in the tandem sprint by picking up yet another third-placed finish.

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Sophie Thornhill of England and her guide Helen Scott celebrate with their gold medals during the medal ceremony for the Women's Sprint B2 Tandem Finals at Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome during day one of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 24, 2014
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