JOSH Faulds has earned a place in the Team England athletics squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer.
The Rugby athlete will represent England in the 400m hurdles event alongside Jake Minshull (Coventry) and Seamus Derbyshire (Stoke-on-Trent).
The 26-year-old forms part of a 63-athlete squad with England the most decorated county in Commonwealth Games history in athletics.
Faulds won 4x400m mixed relay bronze representing Great Britain at the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands
Team England athletics team leader, Scott Grace, said: “A huge congratulations to all of the athletes who have been selected to represent England.
“It is a huge honour to be team leader, and it has been fantastic to select and celebrate the full team of athletes who will represent our country this summer.
“I also pass on my congratulations to the athletes’ personal coaches, families and support teams on this achievement, and I look forward to working with them in the build-up to the Games.
“The Commonwealth Games is a prestigious event, and I am confident that this team will do us proud.
“It features a wide range of experience and emerging talent, from Olympic, world and previous Commonwealth Games medallists to Commonwealth Youth Games and junior international medallists.
“Congratulations to all athletes selected, as well as their coaches, families and support teams.”
“Team England Chef de Mission, Jonathon Riall, added: “Athletics always lights up any Commonwealth Games and I am thrilled that Team England has announced such an impressive squad for Glasgow 2026.
“The stature of the athletes selected is reflective of what competing for Team England means and I can’t wait to see how our squad of established international medallists and exciting new names fare in Glasgow.”
Olympic bronze medallist Lina Nielsen and European Indoor silver medallist Emily Newnham feature in the women’s 400m hurdles squad.
The Commonwealth Games take place in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 to August 2.
