James Ball wins silver in tandem 1,000m time trial in Glasgow
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:57 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — Ball beaten by foe Fachie in dramatic decider
- 12:16 PMYahoo Sports — Ball sets up another duel for gold with Fachie
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Para-cyclist Ball claims silver in Glasgow
"Welsh Para-cyclist James Ball is guaranteed a silver and will race for a gold medal in the men's tandem B sprint final with pilot Matthew Rotherham later today. Ball qualified third fastest this morning but needed just two of the three semi-final races to seal victory over Australian Kane Perris. The 35-year-old will be hoping for a repeat of the 2022 final, where he defeated Fachie to claim his first Commonwealth gold.
"James Ball claimed his second silver of these Glasgow Games after once again falling to Scottish rival Neil Fachie in a dramatic tandem B sprint final. Ball qualified third fastest this morning but needed just two of the three semi-final races to seal victory over Australian Kane Perris. Once again, he faced Fachie in the final after the Scot claimed gold in Thursday's time trial when the Welshman came second.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 3:57 PMBall beaten by foe Fachie in dramatic decider
James Ball claimed his second silver of these Glasgow Games after once again falling to Scottish rival Neil Fachie in a dramatic tandem B sprint final. Ball qualified third fastest this morning but needed just two of the three semi-final races to seal victory over Australian Kane Perris. Once again, he faced Fachie in the final after the Scot claimed gold in Thursday's time trial when the Welshman came second.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 12:16 PMBall sets up another duel for gold with Fachie
Welsh Para-cyclist James Ball is guaranteed a silver and will race for a gold medal in the men's tandem B sprint final with pilot Matthew Rotherham later today. Ball qualified third fastest this morning but needed just two of the three semi-final races to seal victory over Australian Kane Perris. The 35-year-old will be hoping for a repeat of the 2022 final, where he defeated Fachie to claim his first Commonwealth gold.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 3:50 PMPara-cyclist Ball claims silver in Glasgow
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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