Two-time Paralympian Ali Smith is preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games after enduring two miscarriages. The athlete, who trains at the British Athletics base at Loughborough University, nearly quit the sport following the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.\n\nHer husband Mike has supported her throughout the 12-month recovery. "Psychologically, it's hard, if not harder at times [to return to competition]. She's shown that athletic resilience that she's made a career out of," he said. "I'm so proud of the journey she's had in the last 12 months.

Obviously we would like a different outcome, twice, but I could not be prouder."\n\nMike, a self-described "loud" spectator, plans to cheer her on trackside again. Smith now approaches competition differently: "I feel very differently towards it. I'm just going to enjoy it, have fun and not put pressure on myself...

My family will be there to support me and I'm just having a bit of faith.".