During the 2026 Commonwealth Games – which saw elite sport returning to the same location as the first ever School Games National Finals – an incredible 180 School Games National Finals alumni represented the Home Nations, meaning that nearly a third of Home Nations athletes began their journey at School Games National Finals.

Collectively, School Games National Finals alumni enjoyed remarkable success, winning 28 gold, 43 silver and 36 bronze medals. Their combined tally of 107 medals would have been enough to place them third in the overall Commonwealth Games medal table.

Several former School Games National Finals athletes delivered standout performances, with Scotland’s Josh Kerr, not only winning Gold, but breaking the mile world record as well.

Additional alumni highlights:

• Wales' Emma Finucane claimed an outstanding four gold medals
• Scotland's Keanna Macinnes won three silver and one bronze
• Welsh athlete Matt Richards secured two silver and two bronze medals
• England's Tom Dean also finished with three silver and one bronze
• England's Henry Hobbs claimed two golds and a bronze
• Abbie Wood won three silver medals
• Adam Ramsay-Peaty completed his campaign with one silver and two bronze medals

Congratulations to all School Games National Finals alumni who earned the opportunity to represent their nation in Glasgow. While the medal haul is an incredible achievement, simply reaching the Commonwealth Games is a testament to years of hard work, resilience and dedication. Every athlete should be immensely proud of what they have accomplished, both on and off the field of play.

As the School Games National Finals returns in 2026, we look forward to playing host to and seeing the next generation of young athletes at the start of their own journeys.