Olli Hoare encounters murder scene during Commonwealth Games training run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Australian athlete Olli Hoare passed a murder scene while training for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday. He witnessed the aftermath of a fatal knife attack on Burgher Street, resulting in the death of 44-year-old Paul McMinigal. Following the incident, Australian athletes have been advised to train in small groups and avoid wearing their team's distinctive uniforms. Team Australia is in close contact with Glasgow 2026 to ensure athlete safety, and there are no ongoing issues reported. Hoare is set to compete in the mile event at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday, facing strong contenders including Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman.
- •Olli Hoare trained in Glasgow when a murder occurred nearby.
- •Paul McMinigal was pronounced dead at the scene.
- •Australian athletes advised to train in small groups.
- •Hoare is scheduled to compete in the mile event on Saturday.
- •No ongoing safety concerns reported for Team Australia.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Athlete ran past murder scene during Commonwealth Games training
"Olli Hoare, witnessed the aftermath of a fatal knife attack, which happened in Burgher Street, in Glasgow's east end, on Friday.
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