Sarah Adlington exits judo competition after early loss in final event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:08 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Sarah Adlington exits judo competition after early loss in final event

Summary

Sarah Adlington concluded her judo career on August 2, 2026, after losing in the last-16 round of the +78kg division to Marie Loanne Durhone of Mauritius. Adlington, a two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist, expressed disappointment and reflected on her 22-year journey in the sport. She had aimed for a third Commonwealth gold but was unable to advance to compete for bronze. Another Scottish judoka, Gregor Miller, competed in the +100kg category but fell short in the bronze medal match against Kody Andrews of New Zealand.

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Key Details

•Adlington lost to Durhone in the +78kg last-16 round.
•She has previously won gold at the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games.
•Adlington expressed pride in her achievements despite the loss.
•Gregor Miller fought for bronze but lost to Kody Andrews.
•Adlington's competitive journey spanned 22 years.

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5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Adlington denied third gold as judo career draws to close

What they're saying

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This was not the way Sarah Adlington wanted her judo career to end. The 39-year-old, who won Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow in 2014 and again in Birmingham four years ago, had envisaged going out with a third visit to the top step of the podium. "I'd worked so hard to be the best I could be and the margins are so small," said a tearful Adlington.
— Yahoo Sports

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