On the opening day of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Kyle’s dad Rod Cranston reflected on his son’s achievements and what he is facing in the next week.

“He was a bit crook yesterday but he is better today so he will be doing some light training,” Mr Cranston said.

On Monday, Kyle, who lives and studies in Sydney, will make his debut on the Commonwealth Games stage.

“He is very excited about it and probably a little bit nervous,”  he said.

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On Monday  the 24-year-old will compete in the 100 metres, long jump, shot put, high jump and the four hundred metres.

On Tuesday it will be the 110 metres hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and the 1500 metres.

“It is probably the ultimate athletic event really,” Mr Cranston said.

Mr Cranston said Kyle’s success is down to his own hard work and determination, as well as a little support from his family.

“He trains twice a day and sets his own program, with a little technical help,” he said..

“He has battled right through himself.” 

Mr Cranston said Kyle began primarily as a thrower but decided to focus on athletics as a whole when he was 15.

Last year he became the first ever Australian medalist in decathlon at the World University Games when he took away the gold medal in Taipei.

Mr Cranston said Kyle had received a lot of well wishes from residents of Goulburn and was thankful for their support. 

Kyle is not the only local competing at the  Commonwealth Games - Crookwell’s Emily Smith will be captaining the women’s Hockeyroos side. 

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