McKeown and Kelly win men's pairs gold after tiebreak
Northern Ireland’s Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly win Commonwealth Games gold in the men’s pairs after a dramatic extra-end win over England’s Nick Brett and Jamie Walker.
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""It's an amazing feeling and it's been an incredible journey. It's just amazing to complete the set and gain that ultimate goal for our country.""
— Gary Kelly , Athlete
""I know how much it means to Gary, especially. It's relief and satisfaction just to get over the line.""
— Adam McKeown , Athlete
Key People
Adam McKeown is a Northern Ireland bowler and two-time Commonwealth gold medallist.
Gary Kelly is a Team Northern Ireland athlete competing in lawn bowls.
Jamie Walker is an English bowler competing in Commonwealth Games.
Nick Brett is an English bowler competing in Commonwealth Games.
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Northern Ireland’s Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly win Commonwealth Games gold in the men’s pairs after a dramatic extra-end win over England’s Nick Brett and Jamie Walker.
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