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James Ball wins silver in tandem 1,000m time trial in Glasgow

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

James Ball wins silver in tandem 1,000m time trial in Glasgow

Summary

Welsh Para-cyclist James Ball, accompanied by his pilot Matt Rotherham, secured silver in the men's tandem 1,000m time trial at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This result mirrors the silver Ball earned four years ago in Birmingham and marks his third consecutive second-place finish in this event. Scottish rival Neil Fachie claimed gold, enhancing his impressive medal tally. Ball, who competes as an athlete with a visual impairment, has previously won a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympics and is a multiple world champion. Following this event, Wales's total medal count stands at 16, including two gold, six silver, and eight bronze.

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By the Numbers

•James Ball and pilot Matt Rotherham claim silver in Glasgow.
•Ball matches his silver from the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
•Neil Fachie wins gold, marking his sixth Commonwealth gold.
•Wales's medal count at the Commonwealth Games reaches 16.
•Ball has a strong record in tandem cycling events.

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Welsh Para-cyclist James Ball claimed silver in the Commonwealth Games men's tandem 1,000m time trial in Glasgow. Ball, alongside his pilot Matt Rotherham, matched the silver he won in Birmingham four years ago with great rival Neil Fachie from Scotland taking the gold. It was a third successive Commonwealth Games second place in this event for Ball.
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