Eccles eyes medals 'trilogy' in Games farewell
Having left the GB set up in March, Eccles is determined to complete her Commonwealth Games "trilogy" in Glasgow on a high.
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"It's always been the aim. Nobody has retained that title so it's a little bit of history for me."
— Rosie Eccles , Athlete
"We weren't sure whether she was going to box again, but Rosie is the type of person who will never lay down to anything that gets in her way."
— Colin Jones , Athlete
Key People
Adam Park is a performance director in Welsh boxing who supports athletes in their training and mental resilience.
Colin Jones is a former British boxer and coach known for his significant achievements in the sport.
Boxer representing Wales, turning 30 on the day of the ceremony.
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Having left the GB set up in March, Eccles is determined to complete her Commonwealth Games "trilogy" in Glasgow on a high.
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