England’s Elise Thorner produced a remarkable performance to claim silver in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, leaving the home crowd at the Hydro Arena in celebration.
The 25-year-old crossed the finish line in a new personal best time of 9:05.45, overtaking Uganda’s Sarah Chelangat in the closing stages to secure second place behind Kenya’s Faith Cherotich.
The dramatic finish sparked emotional celebrations from Thorner and Team England supporters.
Thorner, who had entered the competition as one of England’s medal hopefuls, delivered a composed race before producing a powerful sprint in the final lap to clinch the silver medal in front of thousands of fans in Glasgow.
The medal adds to an impressive season for the British athlete, who won the 3000m steeplechase title at the 2026 UK Athletics Championships and had previously set a personal best of 9:07.39 earlier this year.
The emotional reaction captured in the aftermath of the race reflected the magnitude of the achievement, with Thorner overwhelmed after securing England’s place on the podium in one of the most thrilling races of the Games.
The silver medal marks another milestone in Thorner’s career and further cements her status as one of Britain’s rising stars in middle-distance athletics.
