It’s been a good start for the home nations as Jodie Stimpson and Vicky Holland both from England have won a gold and bronze medal respectively in the women’s triathlon.

Stimpson surged away in the final 10k run leaving Canada’s Kristen Sweetland to take the sliver. Stimpson, 25, missed out on a place at London 2012 but more than made up for this disappointment as she finished in 1 hour 58 minutes and 56 seconds.

Despite the exhausting heat taking its toll on the athletes Holland and Stimpson hugged each other savouring the moment.

Stimpson said to the BBC: “Get in England! Come on! Now the boys have got to do it. “All my family are already crying, it’s awesome they got to see me in a championship race after missing the Olympics in 2012.

“The support from the crowd was awesome. No matter what country you were from they were behind you.”

Holland who was not expected to podium was thrilled by her performance She said to the BBC: “I knew Jodie would be the biggest threat in the field and I am really pleased she won, not just because she is English but because she really deserves it. “My legs were failing me towards the end – it was so hard to hold and win this medal I’ve worked so long for.”