Hellen Kariuki always knew she was different. But on the day that a bronze Commonwealth Games medal was placed over her head, she realised that it was her differences that had brought her to victory.

Commonwealth Sport Foundation and Glasgow 2026 Festival Fund support announced for city-centre Pride House campus during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Our GAPS programme not only supports the development of athletes but also offers support to coaches helping their own athletes progress in their sports. The next article in our series focuses on South African athletes Sheryl James and Masala Makatu who have formed a complementary partnership in their journey to qualify for Glasgow 2026.