Ela Letton-Jones secures silver for Wales in Glasgow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Ela Letton-Jones won the first medal for Team Wales at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, claiming silver in the women's S13 100m freestyle event on July 24, 2026. The 19-year-old finished in 1:04.30, finishing behind Australia's Jenna Jones, who won with a time of 1:03.89. Letton-Jones had qualified second fastest in the morning session, managing the pressure of being Wales' first medal hope. Her success in Glasgow follows her prior silver at the World Para-swimming championships in 2025, as she aims for the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles. She is set to compete in the 50m freestyle next week.
- •Ela Letton-Jones wins silver in women's S13 100m freestyle.
- •She recorded a time of 1:04.30 in the event.
- •The competition took place on July 24, 2026, in Glasgow.
- •Letton-Jones is aiming for the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles.
- •She is scheduled to compete in the 50m freestyle next week.
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Para-swimmer Letton-Jones wins first Wales medal
- 6:40 PMBBC Sport — Para-swimmer Letton-Jones wins first Wales medal
"Teenage para-swimmer Ela Letton-Jones wins the first Team Wales medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by claiming silver in the pool.
"Teenage para-swimmer Ela Letton-Jones wins the first Team Wales medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by claiming silver in the pool.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 6:41 PMPara-swimmer Letton-Jones wins first Wales medal
Teenage para-swimmer Ela Letton-Jones wins the first Team Wales medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by claiming silver in the pool.
- BBC SportJul 24, 2026, 6:40 PMPara-swimmer Letton-Jones wins first Wales medal
Teenage para-swimmer Ela Letton-Jones wins the first Team Wales medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by claiming silver in the pool.
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