Neah Evans (Cycling)
Neah Evans, a highly skilled cyclist, showcases her talent not only in sport but also as a veterinary professional. She has an impressive track record, bringing home a silver and a bronze from the last Commonwealth Games. This year, she secured the top spot in the Madison event (with Laura Kenny) at the British National Championships, along with titles in the individual pursuit and national points races.
Birmingham medal results so far: bronze in the 3,000m team pursuit and silver in the individual points race.
Jack Carlin (Cycling)
Jack Carlin, a talented sprint cyclist hailing from Paisley, has established himself as a fierce competitor in major sporting events like the Olympics, Worlds, and Commonwealth Games. While he has yet to claim a gold medal, his three titles at the British Championships earlier this year position him as a strong contender in Birmingham.
Birmingham medal results so far: silver in the Keirin and bronze in the sprint.
James Heatly (Diving)
James Heatly, despite being born in Winchester, competes for Scotland, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Sir Peter Heatly. Sir Peter achieved great success by winning three gold medals in the Commonwealth Games during the 1950s and later becoming chairman of the Commonwealth Games committee. James aims to continue his family’s legacy in diving.
Duncan Scott (Swimming)
Duncan Scott, a member of the victorious 4x200m freestyle relay team in Tokyo 2020, made history by becoming the first British athlete to bring home four medals from a single Olympics. Unfortunately, he had to miss the recent Worlds due to Covid. However, if fully recovered, he is expected to add to his already impressive collection of seven Commonwealth medals.
Birmingham medal results so far: gold in the 200m freestyle, bronze in the 400m individual medley and 100m freestyle, bronze in the 4x200m freestyle relay, gold in the 200m individual medley, and bronze in the 4x100m medley relay.
Team Wales
Geraint Thomas (Cycling)
Geraint Thomas, an esteemed cyclist, proved that age is just a number when he secured a podium finish in this year’s Tour de France. He acknowledges the importance of delivering for Wales in Birmingham and, despite a crash early on, managed to secure a bronze in the cycling time trial.
Birmingham medal results so far: bronze in the cycling time trial.
Anwen Butten (Lawn Bowls)
Anwen Butten’s remarkable sixth appearance in the Commonwealth Games speaks volumes about her dedication and passion for lawn bowls. She first competed in the event in 2002, where she won a bronze in the pairs event. It seems that talent runs in the family, as her mother was also an international lawn bowler.
Natalie Powell (Judo)
Natalie Powell, the 2014 Commonwealth Games champion in the 78kg category of judo, achieved an extraordinary feat by becoming the first British judoka to reach the top spot in the world rankings. Her girlfriend, Sanne van Dijke, is also a top judoka and an Olympic bronze medallist.
Rosie Eccles (Boxing)
Rosie Eccles, an accomplished boxer, displayed her talent by winning silver in the welterweight category at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Unfortunately, she faced adversity when she contracted a virus that weakened the right side of her body, which is ironic considering her nickname, ‘Right-Hand Rosie,’ given her formidable punching power. Nevertheless, she is determined to seize the opportunity and succeed in Birmingham.
Hannah Powell (Weightlifting)
Hannah Powell, the British record holder at 45kg in weightlifting, hails from Birmingham. She now competes in the under-49kg category, where she also holds the Welsh record. Her strength and dedication make her a formidable competitor.
Daniel Jervis (Swimming)
Daniel Jervis, a devoutly Christian swimmer, has his sights set on securing the gold medal in the 1500m event at the Commonwealth Games. He previously won bronze in 2014 and silver in 2018. In addition, he recently came out and hopes to inspire and serve as a role model for young gay athletes.
Team Northern Ireland
Rhys McClenaghan (Gymnastics)
Rhys McClenaghan, a talented gymnast from County Down, made headlines when he won gold on the pommel horse at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, defeating the renowned Max Whitlock in the process. However, prior to these games, McClenaghan found himself at the center of a controversy with the International Gymnastics Federation. They initially declared that he could not compete for Northern Ireland because he had previously represented Ireland. Following interventions from politicians such as Leo Varadkar, citing the Good Friday Agreement, the federation ultimately reversed its decision.
Birmingham medal results so far: silver on the pommel horse.
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