Josh Kerr: Mile Record Holder Sets Sights On Scottish Gold
The Edinburgh prodigy made waves last year when he shattered the men’s mile world record, trimming the 27‑year‑old mark by nearly half a second to 3:42.66. At 28, Kerr returns to his home Games for a second appearance, eager to clinch his first medal for Team Scotland in the Commonwealth Mile. He has spoken openly about growing up dreaming of gold in Glasgow, making him a bold favourite to add a podium finish to his résumé this August.
Scotstoun Stadium will host the men’s one‑mile final on Saturday, 1 August, giving fans a chance to witness a potential historic moment for Scottish athletics. Kerr’s bullish attitude on and off the track has already won him a loyal following, and his current form suggests he could translate that momentum into a podium‑streaking performance. If he succeeds, it would be the first time a Scottish runner has claimed a gold in the mile at the Commonwealth Games.
Josh Kerr captured the world‑record headlines earlier this year, setting the stage for Glasgow.
Kadeena Cox Returns After Injury To Chase Para‑Cycling Glory
The 35‑year‑old English cyclist missed the last two Commonwealth Games due to a shoulder problem, but she is back on the bike and aiming for another podium in Glasgow. Cox, who claimed gold in both athletics and cycling at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, also appeared on ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here’ after winning Celebrity Masterchef in 2021. She will compete in the C4‑5 4000m individual pursuit at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome on Thursday, 30 July.
Her return comes a decade after her last Rio triumph, and the expanded para‑track cycling programme offers a fresh chance to make history. The Velodrome is expected to be a fiercely supportive arena, and Cox’s reputation for delivering under pressure makes her a top contender for gold. Success here would mark a powerful comeback story and reinforce her status as one of Team England’s most versatile medal hopes.
Kadeena Cox won gold in the women’s C4‑5 500m time trial at the Rio Paralympics 10 years ago [Getty Images]
Chad Le Clos Hunts History As Swimmer Heads To Glasgow
The South African ace sits just one medal shy of the all‑time male record in the Commonwealth Games, boasting 18 career medals: seven gold, four silver and seven bronze. He made headlines 12 years ago in Glasgow, matching Ian Thorpe’s feat of seven medals in a single edition, and he knows the city’s track record with him. At 34, Le Clos will contest the men’s 50m and 100m butterfly events, aiming to add to his glittering tally.
Le Clos collected gold in the 100m butterfly at Glasgow 2014 and a bronze in the 50m that same year, later securing a 50m gold on the Gold Coast in 2018. His impressive resume makes any podium finish at this year’s Games a significant milestone for his nation. The Tollcross Swimming Centre will host the men’s 50m butterfly final on Wednesday, 29 July, and the 100m butterfly final on Sunday, 26 July, providing two windows for his historic run.
Chad le Clos won seven medals at the last Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow [Getty Images]
Seine Stowers: Samoa’s Rising Weightlifting Star Eyes Podium
The 18‑year‑old champion burst onto the global stage earlier this year, capturing four gold medals and overturning 12 records at the Universal Weightlifting Championship in her homeland. Competing in the women’s 77kg class, Stowers lifted an impressive 142kg in the clean‑and‑jerk, signalling Samoa’s new medal potential. Her sister, Feagaiga, also a medal winner in previous Games, adds to a promising family legacy.
With American Olivia Reeves currently holding the world records in both snatch (123kg) and clean‑and‑jerk (155kg) for the 77kg division, Stowers’ performance could redefine expectations. The SEC Armadillo will host the women’s 77kg final on Wednesday, 29 July, offering a clear stage for her to challenge the top‑ranked lifter. Should she succeed, she would become one of the most decorated Samoan athletes in Commonwealth history.
Rhys Mclenaghan Brings ‘Rhys 2.0’ To Glasgow Gymnastics Arena
The Northern Irish pommel‑horse specialist has amassed titles across Europe, the World Championships, the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics, culminating in the sport’s first Grand Slam. After a shoulder injury sidelined him last year, McClenaghan is ready to debut a fresh routine dubbed ‘Rhys 2.0’ in Glasgow, describing the Games as a showcase for his work in progress. He captured gold eight years ago, edging out England’s Max Whitlock, and added silver in Birmingham four years later.
McClenaghan, now 26, is one of Team NI’s veteran voices despite his youth, and his new apparatus work could shake up the competition. The Arena will host the men’s pommel‑horse final on Monday, 27 July, and fans can expect a dynamic performance that blends experience with innovation. A strong showing would reinforce his status as one of the sport’s all‑time greats while introducing a new chapter to his already illustrious career.
Rhys McClenaghan made history for Team Ireland at the Olympics two years ago [Getty Images]
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