The leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, Cllr Kevin Guy has congratulated Team Bath athletes on their incredible performance at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, which came to a close this week.

More than 30 athletes who train, study or have studied at the University of Bath competed at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and finished with 33 medals between them, seven gold, 17 silver and nine bronze.

Cllr Guy said: “Bath’s medal haul at the Games was truly outstanding – a phenomenal achievement. I’d like to congratulate all those involved: the athletes, their coaches and everyone at University of Bath who has contributed to their success. I’m sure many, many people across Bath and North East Somerset will have been gripped watching the Games and will feel a sense of pride in what our local athletes have achieved.”