Damian Warner makes return to Glasgow with gold in sight
Warner’s resume carried a lot less weight back then — he has since won Olympic gold, three more world championship medals and a few more national titles.“It’s a really cool thing. I think if you would have asked me in 2014 if I would still be going in 2026, I’m not sure I would have believed it,” he said. “But at the same time, I’m just super grateful that I’m still able to continue doing this sport and continue to compete at a high level.
- ▪Warner’s resume carried a lot less weight back then — he has since won Olympic gold, three more world championship medals and a few more national titles.“It’s a really cool thing.
- ▪I think if you would have asked me in 2014 if I would still be going in 2026, I’m not sure I would have believed it,” he said.
- ▪“But at the same time, I’m just super grateful that I’m still able to continue doing this sport and continue to compete at a high level.
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Open this photo in gallery:Damian Warner lands in the sand pit during the long jump finals at the Canadian Track and Field Championships in Ottawa last year.Spencer Colby/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIt’s a full-circle moment of sorts for Damian Warner.The London, Ont., native is back for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, 12 years after winning decathlon gold at the same multi-sport event in the same city. Warner’s resume carried a lot less weight back then — he has since won Olympic gold, three more world championship medals and a few more national titles.“It’s a really cool thing. I think if you would have asked me in 2014 if I would still be going in 2026, I’m not sure I would have believed it,” he said.
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