Adele Nicoll prepares for Commonwealth Games shot put after bobsleigh stint

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Adele Nicoll prepares for Commonwealth Games shot put after bobsleigh stint
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Adele Nicoll, competing in the Commonwealth Games shot put final, balances her athletic career after representing Great Britain in bobsleigh at the Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina just five months earlier. Nicoll, 29, acknowledges challenges in transitioning skills from bobsleigh to shot put, particularly due to a lack of throws training. She defended her Welsh shot put title in June despite injury and aims for a top-five finish at the Commonwealth Games, expressing a desire to compete with Team Wales. Nicoll's experience in bobsleigh has augmented her athletic resilience and discipline. She emphasizes her ongoing commitment to both sports as she prepares for the upcoming competition.

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  • Nicoll competes in Commonwealth Games shot put final this summer
  • She represented Team Great Britain in bobsleigh at Winter Olympics
  • Defended her Welsh shot put title in June
  • Aims for top-five finish and potential medal at Commonwealth Games
  • Gained discipline and resilience from bobsleigh experience
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  • 1:25 PMBBC SportNicoll eyes shot put glory after Olympic bobsleigh
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Adele Nicoll throws in the Commonwealth Games shot put final just five months after competing at the Winter Olympics in bobsleigh.

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