Sports · 27 July 2026
Ellie Bowen, 17, joins Wales squad for Commonwealth Games shot put.
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Ellie Bowen, who lost her right leg to a flesh-eating infection at 13 months old, is the youngest member of Wales' athletics squad. The 17-year-old will represent her country in the seated shot put at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, fulfilling a childhood dream. Her parents, who nearly lost her as a baby, are extremely proud of her determination.
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