Sports · 28 July 2026

Who won Scotland's first athletics gold in Glasgow?

Ben Sandilands, 21, won the 1500m T20 final in 3 minutes 57 seconds at Scotstoun Stadium on Monday, Team Scotland's first athletics gold of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Sandilands, a Paralympic champion, finished over four seconds clear of Steven Bryce, who took bronze in 4 minutes 2 seconds. First Minister John Swinney led the tributes, and both athletes train at Fife Athletics Club.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 July 2026 at 1:37

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