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Megan Keith claims bronze medal before centenarian grandfather
Megan Keith overcame the disappointment of her 10,000m race to win a 5000m bronze medal in front of her 100-year-old grandfather at Scotstoun.
Northern Ireland Celebrates a Historic Medal Haul at the Commonwealth Games
Team Northern Ireland enjoyed a landmark Wednesday at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing gold, silver, and bronze medals across track and swimming events while maintaining a strong presence in the boxing ring.
Tobi Amusan Advances to Commonwealth Games 100m Hurdles Final
Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan reached the 100m hurdles final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after a dominant semifinal win.
Goodness Nwachukwu Smashes World Record to Secure Discus Gold at Glasgow 2026
Goodness Nwachukwu secured gold for Nigeria at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, shattering her own world record in the discus throw.
Historic Commonwealth Gold for Kate O’Connor in Glasgow
Kate O'Connor secured Northern Ireland's first athletics gold since 1986 by winning the heptathlon at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, finishing with 6,569 points.
Scotland secures eight medals during frantic five-hour window at Commonwealth Games
Scotland added eight medals to their tally in a single afternoon in Glasgow, bringing their total Commonwealth Games count to 23 as the event hits the halfway mark.
Kate O’Connor secures historic heptathlon gold for Northern Ireland
Kate O'Connor has made history for Northern Ireland by winning the heptathlon at the Commonwealth Games, marking the nation's first athletics gold since 1986.
Melanie Woods secures gold with record-breaking performance for Scotland
Scottish athlete Melanie Woods earned her first major gold medal in the 1500m T54 at Scotstoun, setting a new championship record years after a life-altering cycling accident.
Kate O’Connor maintains lead in pursuit of Commonwealth heptathlon gold
Kate O'Connor is poised to claim gold for Team Northern Ireland as she maintains a significant lead in the heptathlon with only the 800m race remaining.
Eilish McColgan eyes future Games return
Defending champion Eilish McColgan missed the Glasgow Commonwealth Games due to injury but remains hopeful about competing in a future marathon event.