Laura Muir experiences disappointment in 5,000m final at Glasgow

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Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Laura Muir experiences disappointment in 5,000m final at Glasgow
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Laura Muir finished 16th in the women's 5,000m final at the 2026 Glasgow Games, struggling with a stitch during the race. Muir, representing Team Scotland, aimed to enjoy the experience rather than focus on medals. Despite her performance, she expressed pride in teammate Megan Keith, who secured a bronze medal. Muir reflected on her 12-year journey since her first Games, appreciating the atmosphere and crowd support, while looking forward to future competitions, including the 2028 Olympics.

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  • Laura Muir finished 16th in the women's 5,000m final.
  • Muir experienced a stitch that affected her performance.
  • Megan Keith won a bronze medal in the same event.
  • Muir aimed to enjoy the Glasgow experience over medal contention.
  • This was Muir's second appearance at the Commonwealth Games.
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  • 12:04 AMYahoo Sports'I got a stitch' - Muir reflects on 'bittersweet' 5km final
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Scotland's Laura Muir "got a stitch" during the women's 5,000m final but while the 33-year-old finished 16th on her return to Glasgow, she was delighted her fellow Scot, Megan Keith, picked up a bronze.

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