Guernsey’s haul of gold grew to 33 compared to Jersey’s 31, but Jersey had more overall medals than the hosts.With 35 silver and 29 bronze medals, the Jersey team had collected nine more silvers but three fewer bronzes than the Sarnians to stand at 95 in total, compared to Guernsey’s 91.Guernsey’s gold medal tally increased by three as a result of this morning’s half-marathon, in which Alan Rowe and Penny Buckingham took individual gold and the island’s women team gold.
The men may also have taken team gold.Jersey’s Jo McGarry won silver to add to her gold in the 10,000 metres on the track.The Jersey team has already surpassed most expectations in the Games but has a mountain to climb to regain top spot from the hosts on the final day today.Guernsey and Jersey dominated yesterday as the old rivals swapped top spot throughout an exciting evening in the pool, on the sea and on the track.
