I turned down Love Island and won silver at the Commonwealth Games
Summary
Katie Shanahan, a 22-year-old swimmer from Glasgow, chose to focus on her swimming career instead of appearing on the reality show Love Island last year. Her decision led to winning a silver medal in the 200m breaststroke at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow.Key Facts
- Katie Shanahan was offered a chance to be on Love Island in 2025 but declined to focus on swimming.
- She won a silver medal in the 200m breaststroke on the opening night of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- The 2026 Games took place in Glasgow, Scotland, Shanahan's hometown.
- Shanahan has been inspired by watching swimmer Hannah Miley compete in the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
- Love Island has been interested in recruiting athletes; some Northern Ireland boxers went through auditions but dropped out to focus on sports.
- Shanahan hopes to inspire younger athletes by her performance at the Games.
- She has received many congratulatory messages and appreciates the increased support of competing at a home event.
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