She lost her gold — then won it again: Why Melanie Woods claimed the David Dixon Award
- Posted on August 3, 2026
- By The Times of India
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She lost her gold — then won it again: Why Melanie Woods claimed the David Dixon Award
Scottish wheelchair racer Melanie Woods capped an unforgettable home Commonwealth Games by winning the prestigious David Dixon Award, recognising her as the outstanding athlete of Glasgow 2026 after a campaign defined not only by two gold medals but also by extraordinary resilience, sportsmanship and composure under unprecedented circumstances.