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Ellen Barber prepares for Commonwealth debut after injury recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:46 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Ellen Barber prepares for Commonwealth debut after injury recovery

Summary

Ellen Barber is set to compete in the heptathlon at the Commonwealth Games, starting Tuesday. The 28-year-old heptathlete from Shepton Mallet, Somerset, overcame significant injuries, including stress fractures, to earn her place in the England athletics squad. Growing up on a cheese farm and around horse racing, Barber attributes her discipline and work ethic to her upbringing and family connections in the sport. She previously represented England at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland, showcasing her recovery and readiness to compete.

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By the Numbers

•Barber will compete alongside Jade O'Dowda in the heptathlon.
•She underwent surgery for injuries that sidelined her for a year.
•Barber won gold at the UK Athletics Championships last July.
•She set a personal best in May at the Hypo-Meeting in Austria.
•The heptathlon events include hurdles, jumps, shot put, and the 800m.

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6:46 AMYahoo Sports — Farming instilled discipline in fit-again Barber

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Heptathlete Ellen Barber on how growing up on a cheese farm helped her learn the values that put her on the path to the Commonwealth Games.
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