Commonwealth Games: Laura Muir & Josh Kerr to run for Scotland at Birmingham 2022

Commonwealth Games: Laura Muir & Josh Kerr to run for Scotland at Birmingham 2022


Wightman has a 1500m bronze from the 2018 Commonwealth Games after coming fourth in the 800m on the Gold Coast.

Butchart missed out with a broken foot, while Muir did not compete because she was concentrating on her veterinary medicine exams.

McColgan finished sixth in the 1500m and 5,000m in Australia, having also come in sixth when competing in the steeplechase at Glasgow 2014.

Last month, she beat her personal best over 10,000m in winning the Great Manchester Run in 30 minutes 52 seconds.

And, after winning silver and bronze medals for Great Britain, the 30-year-old believes it’s “the perfect time” to win one for Scotland.

“I certainly feel more motivated than ever to win a medal for Scotland,” she told BBC Scotland.

“It’s not going to be easy but after the year I’ve had, I feel I’m in the best shape of my life.”

Kerr and Reekie will be making their Commonwealth Games debuts in Birmingham.

“I have no doubt the atmosphere will be electric and I’m looking forward to bringing a medal home to Scotland,” said Kerr.

And selection was not the only piece of good news for Butchart, who has become a father for the first time after partner and fellow athlete Lynsey Sharp gave birth…



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