Scottish para-athlete Melanie Woods won two gold medals in the wheelchair racing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth GamesA Scottish para-athlete has said she had to “stay composed” and keep her “emotions at bay” when her first gold victory at the Commonwealth Games was overturned. Wheelchair racer Melanie Woods was named the outstanding athlete of Glasgow 2026 after claiming two gold medals on home soil. Despite losing a gold medal she believed she had already secured, Ms Woods accepted the decision and remained respectful towards her competitors, officials and the appeals process. After claiming gold in the 1500m event, Ms Woods returned for the 400m heats 90 minutes later and qualified fastest for the final. Reflecting on the event, Commonwealth Games chief executive officer Phil Batty said Scotland has “secured the future of the Commonwealth sport movement”.