Breen to captain Team Wales at Commonwealth Games
Double Commonwealth Games gold medallist Olivia Breen will captain Team Wales for Glasgow 2026 at what will be her fourth Commonwealth Games.
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"It means so much. I can't wait to see Team Wales do everything to make everyone in Wales proud."
— Olivia Breen , Athlete
"It's not just about success, it's the way she is."
— Gethin Jones , Executive
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Double Commonwealth Games gold medallist Olivia Breen will captain Team Wales for Glasgow 2026 at what will be her fourth Commonwealth Games.
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