Scot swimmer Miley sets new Commonwealth record

Glasgow, July 24 (IANS) Scotland's Hannah Miley set the pace at the Games here by overhauling her own Commonwealth record in qualifying for the 400-metre individual medley final on the opening day of competition Thursday.

The 24-year-old clocked four minutes and 38.27 seconds in the opening heat to beat her previous time of 4:38.83 set in winning the event in New Delhi four years ago, reports BBC.

"I was hoping to go in 4:40 so it's a lot quicker than I expected," she told BBC Sport. "Normally you feel the pressure but I loved every second."

The final for the event will take place later in the day.