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Francesca Jones narrowly misses out on gold

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Wales's Francesca Jones wins her third silver of the Commonwealth Games, finishing second in the hoop competition in rhythmic gymnastics.

Wales's Francesca Jones has won silver in the individual hoop competition in the rhythmic gymnastics, finishing just 0.50 points behind Canada's Patricia Bezzoubenko at the Commonwealth Games.

Medallists Patricia Bezzoubenko (Canada), Francesca Jones (Wales) and Poh San Wong (Malaysia) after the gymnastics hoop final on July 26, 2014© Getty Images

The 23-year-old, who was the flag bearer for Wales at the opening ceremony, picked up a small penalty during her routine, allowing Bezzoubenko to clinch top spot and the gold medal.

Malaysia's Wong San Poh completed the podium, while Jones's Wales teammate Laura Halford finished fifth.

The silver is Jones's third of the games, and matches her second-place finish in the same competition in Delhi four years ago.

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Silver Medalist Francesca Jones of Wales (L), and Bronze Medalist Laura Halford of Wales (R) pose with their medals after the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games on July 25, 2014
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