Neil Gourley aims for Commonwealth Games despite injury setbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Neil Gourley is determined to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer, stating he would be there even if he had to "crawl round the four laps of the track." The 31-year-old Scot, who has faced multiple injuries over the past year, is aiming to achieve peak fitness ahead of the event. He has been selected for the mile event in his hometown after recovering from a patella tendon tear and a subsequent broken foot. Despite his challenging preparation, Gourley remains optimistic and feels he has made progress toward his fitness goals, expressing a desire to finish competitively among fellow Scots Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman at the championship.
- •Gourley is preparing for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer.
- •He has faced an injury-plagued winter with a patella tendon tear and broken foot.
- •Gourley is determined to achieve peak fitness in time for competition.
- •He aims to compete against fellow Scots Kerr and Wightman.
- •A recent race showed positive signs for his fitness recovery.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Gourley would 'crawl' track to star in home Games
- 11:30 AMBBC Sport — Gourley would 'crawl' track to star in home Games
"Neil Gourley jokes he "will be there if I have to crawl round the four laps of the track" at this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
"Neil Gourley jokes he "will be there if I have to crawl round the four laps of the track" at this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 11:31 AMGourley would 'crawl' track to star in home Games
Neil Gourley jokes he "will be there if I have to crawl round the four laps of the track" at this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 11:30 AMGourley would 'crawl' track to star in home Games
Neil Gourley jokes he "will be there if I have to crawl round the four laps of the track" at this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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