The most successful athlete in Wales Commonwealth Games history is David Morgan, who won nine gold and three silver medals in a glittering 20-year weightlifting career. The next man to even come close is Andrew Davies, a weightlifter who took three gold and one bronze from two games. Both are now retired.
In contrast, Michaela Breeze has earned two gold and three silver medals, making her the second best female athlete to have ever competed.
Robert Weale is one of the most successful Commonwealth competitor of all time, with two gold, three silver and one bronze medal to his name. He is already second in terms of total medals earned (six), but one more gold medal will make it undisputed.
While Breeze could not overtake Weale if the bowler took gold, she would overtake Kirsty Wade – making her the most successful female athlete to have ever competed at a Commonwealth Games. If she is to overtake Wade it would have to happen in Glasgow too, as Breeze has confirmed her intentions to retire after the Games.
While overtaking David Morgan would be unrealistic, taking the second spot would be an incredible achievement for either athlete, as Andrew Davies has held that position for 24 years. No matter what happens, Breeze and Weale will go down as two of the Commonwealth greats.
Did you know? Weale’s most recent gold came in Delhi four years ago, while his other came the last time the games were held in Scotland – in Edinburgh, 28 years ago.
