Glaswegian wheelchair racer Melanie Woods secured her second gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday, dominating the women’s 400 metres T54 event at the home venue in Glasgow. Woods, 31, completed the race in 56.43 seconds, replicating the timing of her victory in the 1500 metres re-run event held on Friday.

Paralysed following a cycling accident in 2018, Woods has steadily progressed in her athletics career and expressed satisfaction with competing on familiar ground. She noted that while many people have followed her journey since her accident, the reality of competitive racing has often felt distant to them. Competing in Glasgow allowed her supporters to feel more directly connected to her achievements.

Woods’ performance at the Games highlights her continued rise in wheelchair racing and underscores the significance of hosting the event in her hometown. Her two gold medals contribute to her growing reputation within Commonwealth athletics.