Max Whitlock withdraws from Commonwealth Games due to hand injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 1:57 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Max Whitlock, a three-time Olympic gold medallist, has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer after injuring his hand during training. The 33-year-old expressed his disappointment, stating there was "no choice" but to pull out, as he could not recover in time despite his efforts. Whitlock recently came out of retirement aiming for a place in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after missing out on a medal at the 2024 Paris Games. The Commonwealth Games are scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 2. Whitlock's withdrawal adds to the list of high-profile athletes missing the Games, including Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown.
- •Whitlock announced withdrawal on Instagram, citing a hand injury.
- •He came out of retirement last year to prepare for the 2028 Olympics.
- •The Commonwealth Games are scheduled for July 23 to August 2.
- •Whitlock previously won four Commonwealth golds in his career.
- •He joins other notable athletes in missing the Games.
- 1:57 PMYahoo Sports — Injured Whitlock withdraws from Commonwealth Games
- 1:57 PMBBC Sport — Injured Whitlock withdraws from Commonwealth Games
"Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock withdraws from this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after injuring his hand in training.
"Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock withdraws from this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after injuring his hand in training.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 1:57 PMInjured Whitlock withdraws from Commonwealth Games
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock withdraws from this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after injuring his hand in training.
- BBC SportJul 13, 2026, 1:57 PMInjured Whitlock withdraws from Commonwealth Games
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock withdraws from this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after injuring his hand in training.
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