Sandilands takes gold and Bryce bronze in T20 1500m at Commonwealth Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Ben Sandilands won gold in the men's T20 1500m with a time of 3:57.20. Steven Bryce secured bronze, finishing just behind Canada's Michael Barber. Eilish McColgan, the anticipated star of the event, withdrew due to a foot injury. Despite McColgan's absence, the Scots received fantastic support from the crowd as they celebrated Sandilands and Bryce's achievements.
- •Ben Sandilands won gold in men's T20 1500m.
- •Steven Bryce claimed bronze in the same event.
- •Eilish McColgan withdrew from the competition due to injury.
- •The Glasgow crowd gave enthusiastic support to the athletes.
- •Megan Keith finished ninth in the women's 10,000m.
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Glasgow roars for new Scottish heroes as Sandilands & Bryce claim glory
- 9:29 PMBBC Sport — Glasgow roars for new Scottish heroes as Sandilands & Bryce claim glory
"Day one of the athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games was set up perfectly to be the final act in Eilish McColgan's odyssey. Luckily for Glasgow, other heroes emerged.
"Day one of the athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games was set up perfectly to be the final act in Eilish McColgan's odyssey. Luckily for Glasgow, other heroes emerged.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:41 PMGlasgow roars for new Scottish heroes as Sandilands & Bryce claim glory
Day one of the athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games was set up perfectly to be the final act in Eilish McColgan's odyssey. Luckily for Glasgow, other heroes emerged.
- BBC SportJul 27, 2026, 9:29 PMGlasgow roars for new Scottish heroes as Sandilands & Bryce claim glory
Day one of the athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games was set up perfectly to be the final act in Eilish McColgan's odyssey. Luckily for Glasgow, other heroes emerged.
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