Lauren Roy Eyes Double Gold Amid Commonwealth Snub | Belfast News

Lauren Roy, Northern Ireland’s blazing sprint star and holder of the national 200m record, is skipping the Commonwealth Games — not for lack of talent, but because a policy forcing athletes to compete in domestic championships clashed with her NCAA commitments in Texas. Still, she’s turning disappointment into determination, already setting personal bests across multiple sprints and qualifying for the European Championships. With eyes on double gold at the National Championships this weekend — facing fierce rivals like Adeleke and Mawdsley — Roy’s laser-focused on executing her race plan and claiming her first senior national title. And yes, she’s even excited to share the track with European champion Ciara Mageean, a former teammate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e6f6c95edb2969b0