Gymnast Ward goes from Glasgow dreamer to gold medallist
Summary
Reuben Ward, a gymnast inspired by watching the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, won the all-around gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow. At 21 years old, he achieved his childhood dream by competing and winning gold for Scotland in front of a supportive home crowd.Key Facts
- Ward watched gymnast Dan Keatings win gold in Glasgow 12 years ago, which inspired him to compete in the Commonwealth Games.
- He was born after his parents moved from East Kilbride to Bury but has strong ties to both places.
- Ward won Scotland’s third gold medal on the third day of the 2026 Games.
- He moved up from seventh place after the floor exercise to lead after the pommel horse and stayed in front throughout the competition.
- Ward performed well on his vault and parallel bars, helped by a successful appeal that added 0.100 points.
- He maintained his lead in the final event, the horizontal bar, to secure the gold medal.
- Ward described the moment as "full circle," and plans to compete in more events later in the Games.
- He celebrated with his teammates and looked forward to enjoying the city of Glasgow after the competition.
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