Neil Fachie retires as Scotland's most successful Commonwealth Games athlete
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Neil Fachie has announced his retirement from elite sports after competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where he earned two gold medals in tandem events alongside pilot Aaron Pope. This marks his final competition, concluding a career with seven Commonwealth Games titles. At 42 years old, Fachie expressed a sense of fulfillment and gratitude, reflecting on the impact of sports in his life. He emphasized the joy of competing and the importance of community support. Fachie's retirement marks the end of a notable chapter in para-cycling.
- •Fachie won gold in the men's tandem B 1000m time trial and sprint.
- •He has a total of seven Commonwealth Games golds.
- •Fachie announced his retirement after the Glasgow competition.
- •He expressed gratitude for the support throughout his career.
- •The announcement follows a successful comeback to elite competition.
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Fachie bows out as 'Scotland's most successful Commonwealth Games athlete'
"Neil Fachie confirms his intention "after a magical couple of weeks in Glasgow" to "bow out of elite sport as Scotland's most successful Commonwealth Games athlete".
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