Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Round-Up
The Isle of Man athletics team produced a number of memorable performances at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, highlighted by a historic bronze medal, personal bests, and invaluable experience gained on one of the biggest stages in the sport.
Regan Corrin got the athletics programme underway in the Men’s Long Jump qualifying competition. Drawn in Group B, Regan produced a best jump of 7.84m (+3.6m/s) to finish third in his group and comfortably secure his place in the final.
Later that same day, Regan returned to Scotstoun Stadium to contest the Men’s High Jump final. Despite the challenging turnaround between events, he produced a solid performance, clearing 2.05m to finish 10th overall.
A couple of days later, Regan was back in action for the Men’s Long Jump final. His best jump of 7.46m (0.0m/s) saw him finish 10th overall. At just 19 years of age, competing against some of the Commonwealth’s best athletes will prove invaluable as he continues his development.
Jack Kinrade was next to represent the Isle of Man, lining up in Heat 3 of the Men’s 800m. Jack gave a determined performance, finishing sixth in 1:53.30. Although he missed out on progressing through the rounds, the 19-year-old will take plenty of confidence and experience from making his Commonwealth Games debut.
David Mullarkey and Ollie Lockley then took to the track for the Men’s 10,000m final in torrential rain that persisted from start to finish. The race began cautiously before the pace increased after the opening kilometre. A physical and tactical race followed, with one athlete losing a shoe and another forced to stop to put theirs back on.
Ollie became detached from the lead group at around the 4km mark, leaving him to battle through a lonely second half of the race. Meanwhile, David remained well positioned throughout and was still in the lead group when the bell sounded for the final lap. Producing a superb finishing kick over the final 200 metres, David stormed to a remarkable bronze medal in 27:50.28. Ollie continued to battle to the finish, placing 14th in 29:12.91 to record a new track personal best.
David’s performance secured the Isle of Man’s first-ever athletics medal at the Commonwealth Games and was a masterclass in endurance, race tactics and finishing speed.
Later in the week, David returned for the Men’s 5,000m final. In another world-class field representing many nations from across the Commonwealth, the race again developed into a tactical affair before building into a fast final kilometre. David ran strongly to finish 11th in 13:32.36, rounding off an outstanding championships.
Earlier in the week Christa Cain lined up in a high-quality field of 20 athletes in the Women’s 5,000m final. Although she became detached from the main group early in the race, Christa maintained her pace admirably to record a time of 16:51.46 and finish 19th overall. Competing in a field of this calibre, one that would be competitive in any World or Olympic final, provided invaluable championship experience.
Congratulations to all of the Isle of Man athletes who represented the island so proudly in Glasgow. Every athlete performed with determination and commitment, doing both the athletics community and the Isle of Man proud. A special congratulations goes to David Mullarkey on his historic Commonwealth Games bronze medal, an incredible achievement that will inspire future generations of Manx athletes. We hope you all enjoyed your experience and have many positive memories!
Finally, a sincere thank you goes to the Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Association support staff, whose hard work behind the scenes played a vital role throughout the Games. Special thanks go to Erica Bellhouse, our Chef de Mission, whose leadership and dedication ensured the team was supported throughout the championships; Steve Partington, Athletics Team Manager, whose organisation, guidance and attention to detail kept the team informed and prepared at every stage; and Dan Richmond, Sports Massage Therapist, whose expertise helped keep the athletes in the best possible condition to perform at their best. The commitment and professionalism of the support team were invaluable and played a significant part in making the Games such a successful experience for the Isle of Man Athletics Team.
