Brock Whiston earns gold as father makes rare appearance at meet
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Brock Whiston captured gold in the women's 100m breaststroke SB8 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, setting a new Games record. This marked a significant moment as her father, Gel, attended to support her for the first time in 17 years, following a recent Parkinson's diagnosis. Whiston expressed a strong desire to make him proud, noting his long absence from poolside due to his aversion to swimming events. After achieving her goal, she reflected on the emotional moment they shared when he greeted her after the race. Although Whiston's events in Glasgow are concluded, she has more competitions ahead.
- •Brock Whiston wins gold in the women's 100m breaststroke SB8.
- •She sets a new Games record with her victory.
- •Whiston’s father Gel attends for the first time in 17 years.
- •This win follows Whiston's previous accomplishments as a Paralympic champion.
- •Whiston aims to keep competing in future meets.
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Whiston wins gold after ill father makes rare trip
- 12:16 PMBBC Sport — Whiston wins gold after ill father makes rare trip
"Para-swimmer Brock Whiston says she wanted to make her father Gel proud as he watched poolside for the first time in 17 years.
"Para-swimmer Brock Whiston says she wanted to make her father Gel proud as he watched poolside for the first time in 17 years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:17 PMWhiston wins gold after ill father makes rare trip
Para-swimmer Brock Whiston says she wanted to make her father Gel proud as he watched poolside for the first time in 17 years.
- BBC SportJul 28, 2026, 12:16 PMWhiston wins gold after ill father makes rare trip
Para-swimmer Brock Whiston says she wanted to make her father Gel proud as he watched poolside for the first time in 17 years.
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