The 30-year-old Idowu soared past Evora's mark of 17.55 with his third-round jump, despite taking off well short of the board.

BBC: Idowu wins Britain's second gold

May's best jump came in the third round, although she led from the opening round.

BBC: May's leap is just enough

The Bulls can now jump to fourth place in the final round of matches - but they must win at Castleford and hope Warrington slip up against Huddersfield.

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Boston outlasted Toronto in seven games in the first round, and then got the jump on New York by winning the first three games of that matchup.

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The silver medallist gave May a scare in the fourth round with a 7.01 metre jump.

BBC: May's leap is just enough

He was firmly on course for gold after qualifying for the final round as joint-leader with Ireland's Jessica Kuerten, who also suffered in her last jump by picking up 21 penalties.

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