Aled Davies wins gold for Team Wales in Glasgow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Aled Davies secured gold for Team Wales in the men's F42-44/F61-64 discus at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. His throw of 48.38 metres earned him the second gold for Wales during the event, following gymnast Ruby Evans' earlier success. On the same night, Funmi Oduwaiye and Bree Cronin claimed silver and bronze in the women's F42-44/F61-64 discus final. This victory marks Davies' second Commonwealth Games gold, having previously won in Birmingham four years ago. The unique scoring system in the event allowed Davies to triumph despite competitors achieving longer distances.
- •Aled Davies won gold in men's discus at the Commonwealth Games
- •His throw measured 48.38 metres
- •Davies previously won gold in the 2022 Commonwealth Games
- •Funmi Oduwaiye and Bree Cronin earned silver and bronze
- •This event included multi-class scoring adjustments
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Davies wins gold for Team Wales in Glasgow
"Para-athlete Aled Davies wins Wales' second Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow with victory in the men's F42-44/F61-64 discus.
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