Megan Keith Secures 5000m Bronze at Commonwealth Games
Inverness Harrier Megan Keith earned a bronze medal in the 5000m at the Commonwealth Games. She also competed in the 10,000m event.
Key takeaways
- Megan Keith earned a bronze medal in the 5000m race at the Commonwealth Games.
- She competed in both the 10,000m and 5000m events during the Games.
- Keith finished ninth in the 10,000m with a season's best time.
- The Inverness Harrier was supported by her 100-year-old grandfather at the 5000m final.
What Happened
Megan Keith of Inverness secured a bronze medal in the 5000m event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She also competed in the 10,000m race at Scotstoun Stadium.
Key Facts
- Megan Keith won a bronze medal in the 5000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- She competed in both the 10,000m and 5000m events at the Games.
- Keith achieved a season's best time of 32:22.11 in the 10,000m event, finishing ninth.
- Her 23-year-old Inverness Harrier teammate, Ben Sandilands, won gold in the T20 1500m.
- Keith's 100-year-old grandfather, Murray Kirkwood, attended the 5000m race to support her.
Background
Keith's success in athletics has established her as a notable figure, being the first runner from Inverness to compete in the Olympic Games. She continues to be a prominent athlete on the global stage.
Sources reviewed
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