Gymnast Ward goes from Glasgow dreamer to gold medallist

British gymnast Reuben Ward won a gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, fulfilling a dream he had harboured since watching Dan Keatings win gymnastics gold for Scotland in Glasgow twelve years earlier. Ward's victory mirrors the achievement of his childhood inspiration, Keatings, who triumphed at a Games held in the same city. The win marks a significant milestone in Ward's career, completing a journey from young spectator to champion.