Joanna Robertson aims for gold at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Joanna Robertson targets gold in the T54 1500m and 400m wheelchair races at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Seven years after a car accident left her paralyzed, Robertson was inspired by Paralympian Sam Kinghorn to pursue wheelchair racing, calling her journey "tremendous." She is part of the Team Scotland para athletics squad, which also includes Paralympians Ben Sandilands and Owen Miller, and aims to be an inspiration to others.


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