Welsh cyclist, Olympic and Tour winner
The opening ceremony of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games sees veterans from Scotland and Wales carry their nations’ flags. Marshall and Adlington, Scotland’s two most experienced athletes, lead the parade alongside Wales’ Eccles and Salmon, with a baton design symbolising each nation’s culture.
Froome has confirmed retirement after a career defined by four Tour de France titles and Grand Tour success, with a dramatic crash in 2019 and subsequent struggles ending his competitive career following injuries sustained in August 2025. He leaves as one of cycling’s most decorated riders, with seven Grand Tours won.