Angharad Evans has cemented her place in Scottish sporting history after winning the 100m breaststroke gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. The 23-year-old, who was initially overlooked before the Games, produced an impressive performance to edge out South African rival Aimee Canny.
Evans, who was competing in front of a loud and passionate Scottish crowd at Tollcross, was met with a deafening roar as she touched the wall, securing her first Commonwealth Games gold medal. The Cambridge-born athlete was overwhelmed with emotion as she was presented with a special golden version of Games mascot Finnie.
In an interview with BBC Sport Scotland, Evans expressed her gratitude to the Scottish fans, saying, 'I felt their energy and love especially in the last five metres when it hurt.' She added that she had chosen to represent Scotland due to her connection with the country, saying, 'Scotland felt right, it felt like home. They made me the athlete I am today.'
Evans' impressive performance has sent shockwaves through the sporting world, with many hailing her as a rising star. However, the 23-year-old is not resting on her laurels, as she has her sights set on the 200m breaststroke event on Wednesday.
With Evans' main event still to come, Scotland's fans will be eagerly awaiting to see if she can replicate her impressive performance and bring home another gold medal.