Abigail Roper wins gymnastics vault bronze at Commonwealth Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Gymnast Abigail Roper earned a bronze medal in the women's vault at the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow on July 27, 2026. This marks the first women's vault medal for Wales since Sonia Lawrence in 1994. Roper's twin sister, Emily, finished in fourth place. Lia-Monica Fontaine of Canada secured the gold medal, while England's Abigail Martin claimed silver. Wales has now achieved five medals at the Glasgow Games, including four podium finishes in swimming.
- •Roper wins bronze in women's vault at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- •Wales' first women's vault medal since 1994.
- •Emily Roper finishes fourth in the event.
- •Lia-Monica Fontaine of Canada wins gold.
- •Wales has five medals at the Glasgow Games so far.
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Abigail Roper claims gymnastics vault bronze
"Gymnast Abigail Roper claims Commonwealth Games bronze in the women's vault in Glasgow.
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