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Gold medallist Woods must redo race after appeal

BBC Sport·July 30, 2026
Gold medallist Woods must redo race after appeal

Melanie Woods, a Scottish Para-athlete, may be stripped of her gold medal in the women's 1500m T54 event at the Commonwealth Games. An appeal has led to the decision to re-stage the race, putting Woods' victory and Games record at risk. Woods had initially won the event, setting a new Games record in the process. The re-run of the race will determine the final medal standings.

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