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

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:04 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

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

Summary

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.
— Yahoo Sports

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