That means they have to rely on what is known as "relay" interpretation: interpreters listen to an English-language translation of say a Latvian speech, and use the English version to interpret into other languages.

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Athletics saw numerous Commonwealth Games records being overcome, from Welsh star Iwan Thomas setting a new 400m mark, and Trinidad and Tobago's Ato Boldon smashing Linford Christie's 100m Games record, to the English sprint team's record-breaking performance in the 4x100 relay.

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