Glasgow 2014: Scotland’s Roll of Honour

Glasgow 2014: Scotland’s Roll of Honour


Kimberly RENICKS [gold], [-48kg]

The 26-year-old won her final against India’s Sushila Likmabam with an ippon to deliver Scotland’s first gold medal of the Games.

Louise RENICKS [gold], [-52kg]

Not to be outdone by her little sister, Louise is also taking a gold medal back to Coatbridge. The 31-year-old beat England’s Kelly Edwards in a tense final.

Sarah CLARK [gold], [-63kg]

Clark secured Scotland’s third judo gold medal in two days, beating Helene Wezeu Dombeu of Cameroon with an armlock submission.

The 36-year-old then announced her retirement from international judo, saying her body is “telling her to call it a day”.

Euan BURTON [gold], [-100kg]

The 35-year-old carried the Scottish flag in the opening ceremony and carried off gold in the -100kg category, defeating Shah Hussain Shah of Pakistan.

Burton has said he will retire after these Commonwealth Games.

“Being flag bearer was such an honour, which puts a little bit more pressure on you, but luckily all the guys on the first day took a bit of that off with winning so many medals.

“Now, It is just a sense of relief at the moment, I guess tomorrow the excitement and pride will come,” he said.

Sarah ADLINGTON [gold], [+78kg]

The run of Scottish golds in judo continued as Shropshire-born Sarah Adlington defeated England’s Jodie Myers to collect the host country’s fourth gold in the sport.

Chris SHERRINGTON [gold] [+100kg]

The Royal Marine spoke of overcoming his troubles with stress and alcohol through judo after winning gold.

“They fixed me six times, how many times can you break yourself? I broke myself rather crazily,” he said of his military career.

Stephanie INGLIS [silver] [-57kg]

Beaten by England’s Nekoda Davis in the final, the Inverness native, coached by dad, was upset to lose in front of the partisan Glasgow audience but can be very proud of her achievement.

Matthew PURSSEY [silver] [-90kg]

On Saturday evening Matthew Purssey put up a brave effort against South Africa’s Zack Piontek but had to settle for silver.

John BUCHANAN [bronze] [-60kg]

The 38-year-old from Broxburn brings down the curtain on his international career in style after coming out of retirement for these Games.

James MILLAR [bronze] [-66kg]

On a fantastic opening evening for the Scots at the SECC, the 32-year-old, who was a late call-up to the squad, won his bronze medal bout by ippon.

Connie RAMSAY [bronze] [-57kg]

And the medals just kept coming for the home team in front of a raucous crowd. Bringing judo back to the Games for the first time since 2002 has worked out very well for Scotland.

Sally CONWAY [bronze] [-70kg]

Sally Conway won a second medal for Scotland in Friday’s judo competition, picking up a bronze medal by defeating Sunibala Huidrom of India.

Andy BURNS [bronze] [-90kg]

The Scot ensured he took home a medal with victory over Australian Mark Anthony.



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