Williams secures silver at Commonwealth Games in Scotland

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August 1, 2026

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Barbadian Sada Williams has won the island’s first medal at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Scotland.

Competing in the women’s 400m, the defending champion and record holder was second in 50.99 seconds.

The race was won by Jamaica’s Dejanea Oakley in 50.21 seconds. Ahead of the race, Oakley and Williams were among the favourites for the gold.

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