Birmingham Live
·Jul 2026
Jade O’Dowda eyes full-circle moment at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Jade O’Dowda prepares for her second Commonwealth Games, returning to Glasgow where childhood memories first inspired her athletic ambitions. With Scottish family ties and a strong season that included near personal-best performances, she enters the heptathlon confident despite recovering from an Achilles issue over the winter. She hopes to build on her 2022 bronze medal while prioritizing year‑on‑year improvement, with further competition ahead at the European Championships in Birmingham.