Commonwealth Games have served as the launchpad for many a star athlete, but two unexpected stars may have been born during Monday's beach volleyball event.A break in play was punctuated when two sand-rakers suddenly broke into a dance routine as Queen's 'I Want to Break Free' played over the speakers.
The pair used their rakes as props during the hip-thrusting performance, which conjured cheers from the Birmingham crowd in attendance.Some younger spectators at Smithfield Market were even seen dancing along to the impromptu show, which featured pole-dancing and some expertly executed splits.
One half of the duet even used his rake to bust out a guitar windmill to Freddie Mercury's vocals.READ MORE:Fan left 'covered in blood' after horror Commonwealth Games crash sees bike fly into crowdThe BBC commentary team were as surprised as any to see two among the sand-rake crew ditch their duties.
However, it quickly became clear the display was perhaps too polished to not have been planned."Goodness me," exclaimed one commentator as one dancer parted his leg into a seamless split. "That's brilliant flexibility.
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