Laura Muir missed the last Commonwealth Games to take her veterinary exam, but she did well again in Birmingham. passed the
The world and Olympic medalist added her 1500m gold to her 800m bronze, but after being disqualified on the final day of her track and field program, England won her second He was denied the relay gold medal.
It's no exaggeration to say that Muir's relationship with these games has not been an easy one. Eight years ago, she arrived in Glasgow as a rising star of the sport, but she stumbled in the final as she was gearing up for a medal. She saw the Gold Coast on the phone in surgical scrubs, but now she finally got the gold she so desperately needed. I did," she joked. "There has never been a more heartbreaking race in my career than what happened that night in Glasgow. I could never feel that way again.
"This means the most to me. This is the medal I really wanted and I tried to get it earlier this year.
"Taking back the chance I had in Glasgow to win in front of a Scottish crowd. I know it can't be done, but this is not too far behind.The support has been incredible.
"That race was so frustrating, but I can say that to myself back then. If so, it's time to believe in yourself and keep going.
"For eight years, the Commonwealth Games have haunted me. And winning the gold means everything."
Muir scored a spectacular kick to cross the line in the 1500m final
{26 (AFP via Getty Images)Muir did her 800m bronze medal confirmed after the Jamaican team appealed photographic evidence against the players. At bedtime she learned that her medals had been secured, but she had no doubts about the 1500m.
"The appeal was pretty stressful, but I knew this race was coming and I tried to get it out of my head. This was what I really wanted," she said. Added.
"I thought my strength was in my kicks, so I had no choice but to trust them and hope no one would get caught. Thankfully, they didn't.
}"I'm in great shape. Two championships down, one left. I wanted to win all three medals this year, but now I'm going to Europe with a lot of confidence." I'm going."
The redeveloped Alexander Stadium, once an unloved cheesy one, was the breakout star of those games - and another packed-out crowd in England's The 4x400m women's team went wild.followed the men's 4x100m quartet earlier in the day. turned into groans and the team, including Victoria Ofluog, Ama Pipi and Jessie Knight, burst into tears during their preparations. to receive their medals.
Jodie Williams and Victoria Ohuruogu left their respective lanes
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"It's been an emotional roller coaster since the 10,000m gold medal," she said.
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