Wightman aims to highlight Scotland's middle-distance talent at Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:52 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Jake Wightman expressed hopes that the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer will showcase Scotland's significant middle-distance talent. The 2022 world 1500m champion aims to demonstrate the athletic prowess developed in Scotland, alongside fellow Scots Josh Kerr and Neil Gourley. Wightman emphasized the need for recognition of Scotland's achievements in athletics, citing a strong crop of athletes coming through the system. He is preparing for the Games after a successful winter training and a return to medal contention following injuries in previous years.
- •Wightman competes in the mile event at the Commonwealth Games.
- •Josh Kerr and Neil Gourley also represent Scotland in middle-distance events.
- •Wightman has bronze medals from the last two Commonwealth Games.
- •He won silver at the World Championships in Tokyo last September.
- •Wightman believes Scotland's athletic talent deserves greater recognition.
- 5:52 AMYahoo Sports — Wightman hopes Scotland can showcase 'ridiculous' talent
"Jake Wightman hopes this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow can help showcase the "ridiculous" amount of top-class middle-distance talent Scotland has managed to produce.
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