Isle of Man athletes set personal bests at Commonwealth Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
During the first four days of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Isle of Man athletes achieved 38 personal bests and set eight new Manx records. Coach Lee Holland commended the team, highlighting standout performances from debutants like 14-year-old Oscar Maddrell, who placed third in the men's 800m freestyle heat. High jumper Regan Corrin cleared 2.05m but did not advance in the finals. Mark McGreal was eliminated from the Men's Singles after a tie-break defeat. Upcoming events include heats for Jack Kinrade and a final for Ollie Lockley and David Mullarkey.
- •Isle of Man achieved 38 personal bests and 8 Manx records.
- •Oscar Maddrell finished third in his men's 800m freestyle heat.
- •Regan Corrin cleared 2.05m in high jump but didn't progress.
- •Mark McGreal lost in a tie-break in Men's Singles.
- •Jack Kinrade competes in Men's 800m heats later.
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Personal bests and records in 'amazing' Games start
"36 personal bests and eight Manx records have been set at the Commonwealth Games so far.
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