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Melanie Woods sets record in 1500m T54, wins gold for Scotland

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:38 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Melanie Woods sets record in 1500m T54, wins gold for Scotland

Summary

Melanie Woods earned a gold medal in the 1500m T54 at Scotstoun on Wednesday, posting a championship record. The 31-year-old from Glasgow, who recovered from a serious injury after being hit by a car in 2018, expressed excitement over her first major gold medal. She noted the crowd's energy helped her during the race. Woods will compete again in the 400m event on Friday.

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By the Numbers

•Melanie Woods set a championship record in the 1500m T54.
•Woods suffered a serious injury in 2018 but made a successful return.
•She will compete in the 400m event on Friday.

Latest Updates

9:38 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland's Woods wins gold again in restaged race
9:35 AMBBC Sport — Scotland's Woods wins gold again in restaged race
7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Woods sets Games record to claim gold for Scotland
7:26 PMBBC Sport — Woods sets Games record to claim gold for Scotland

What they're saying

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Scotland's Melanie Woods wins the Commonwealth Games women's 1500m T54 for the second time in under 40 hours after streaking to victory in the restaged final.
— Yahoo Sports

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Scotland's Melanie Woods wins the Commonwealth Games women's 1500m T54 for the second time in under 40 hours after streaking to victory in the restaged final.
— BBC Sport