Why it took so long to respond to marathon runner's collapse
A marathon runner was rushed to hospital after his dramatic collapse on the last day of the Commonwealth Games, shocking viewers around the world.
Callum Hawkins, running for Scotland, collapsed twice just two kilometres from victory. As he lay writhing on the ground, it was the subsequent delay from medical responders to help him that sparked criticism worldwide.
Before help could arrive, spectators near Hawkins took photos of him as his condition worsened.
Commonwealth Games organisers defended the medical response but criticised the bystanders for snapping the pictures.
"I like many others was distressed to see a wonderful athlete like Callum collapse during the closing stages of today's marathon," said chief organiser Mark Peters.
"I was also concerned about the behaviour of a small number of bystanders who chose to take images. This is not in keeping with the spirit of GC2018."
Organisers said there are strict rules that can see athletes disqualified for seeking medical help. They also said help was provided as soon as Hawkins requested it.
Australian winner Michael Shelley ran past the prone Hawkins just as help arrived. The Scottish runner was taken to hospital but was not in a serious condition.
The Games have been painted by organisers as Australia's chance to burnish its image for sportsmanship after a Test cricket cheating scandal which shocked the nation.
