Ellie Bowen prepares for Commonwealth Games amid inspiring journey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Ellie Bowen, the youngest member of the Welsh athletics squad, is set to make her Commonwealth Games debut in the seated shot put. Diagnosed with necrotising fasciitis at 13 months old, Bowen underwent an amputation. Now 17, she embraces sports as a key part of her life and aims to represent Wales at Glasgow's Scotstoun Stadium. Bowen’s journey is marked by her determination and the support of her family, who have helped her pursue athletics. She expresses gratitude for being part of the competition, viewing it as a realization of a childhood dream.
- •Ellie Bowen diagnosed with necrotising fasciitis at 13 months old.
- •She lost her right leg but became the youngest member of Wales' athletics squad.
- •Bowen aims to compete in seated shot put at the Commonwealth Games.
- •Family support has been crucial in her athletics journey.
- •She views participating as fulfilling a long-held dream.
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Flesh-eating disease could not stop Bowen's dream
- 5:11 AMBBC Sport — Flesh-eating disease could not stop Bowen's dream
"Ellie Bowen was just 13 months old when her life changed for ever, but she is now set to make her Commonwealth Games debut.
"Ellie Bowen was just 13 months old when her life changed for ever, but she is now set to make her Commonwealth Games debut.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 5:11 AMFlesh-eating disease could not stop Bowen's dream
Ellie Bowen was just 13 months old when her life changed for ever, but she is now set to make her Commonwealth Games debut.
- BBC SportJul 27, 2026, 5:11 AMFlesh-eating disease could not stop Bowen's dream
Ellie Bowen was just 13 months old when her life changed for ever, but she is now set to make her Commonwealth Games debut.
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