Scottish actor Richard Gadd was among the spectators soaking up the atmosphere at the Commonwealth Games as Scotland's medal charge gathered pace. The Baby Reindeer creator and star was spotted in the stands at Tollcross International Swimming Centre on day three of the Games, watching the Women's 200m Freestyle heats alongside hundreds of other fans.
The Fife-born star, who became a global sensation following the success of his hit Netflix drama, appeared relaxed as he enjoyed the action from the venue, where Team Scotland swimmers have already produced a string of memorable performances. Gadd's appearance comes as Glasgow continues to attract famous faces during the 11-day sporting spectacular, with thousands of fans packing venues across the city to cheer on athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories.
Scotland's Medal Success in the Pool
Scotland enjoyed another hugely successful day in the pool, with Angharad Evans making history by winning gold in the women's 100m breaststroke. The 23-year-old became the first Scot ever to claim Commonwealth gold in the event after touching the wall in one minute 6.07 seconds, edging out South Africa's Aimee Canny by just 0.12 seconds. Her triumph was one of four gold medals for Team Scotland, alongside victories for gymnast Reuben Ward, swimming star Duncan Scott in the men's 200m individual medley and Faye Rogers in the women's 200m individual medley SM10.
Sean McCann Makes Commonwealth Games Debut
Tollcross also played host to one of the Games' most talked-about stories as Sean McCann, the younger brother of missing Madeleine McCann, made his Commonwealth Games debut. The 21-year-old qualified for the men's 400m freestyle final before finishing eighth in front of a home crowd, with parents Gerry and Kate McCann watching proudly from the stands alongside his twin sister Amelie.
Speaking afterwards, Sean thanked supporters for the reception he received. He said: "It was really cool. The crowd this morning was one thing but the crowd tonight was just another level. Being able to walk out as the only Scot in the final in front of a home crowd and get that sort of a reception was just incredible. I am just grateful for all the fans that were watching. I knew it was going to be a tough race with the calibre that there was so just to be among them was pretty cool."
Although raised in England, Sean represents Scotland through his Glasgow-born father Gerry and is targeting a place in Team GB's squad for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. The 2026 Commonwealth Games got under way with a spectacular Opening Ceremony celebrating Scottish culture, music and creativity, attended by King Charles III, Prime Minister Andy Burnham and First Minister John Swinney.
With medal success already flowing for Team Scotland and celebrities such as Richard Gadd joining supporters in the stands, Glasgow has embraced the return of the Commonwealth Games in style.
