She lost her gold — then won it again: Why Mel Woods claimed David Dixon Award

Scottish wheelchair racer Melanie Woods received the David Dixon Award for her outstanding performance. She won two gold medals in the T54 1500m and T54 400m events. Woods demonstrated remarkable resilience and sportsmanship after a controversial race rerun. She accepted the ruling with grace and won again, setting a new record. Her actions embodied the spirit of the Commonwealth Games.