Rosemary Wright
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Rosemary Wright is a former Scottish middle-distance runner who achieved significant acclaim by winning the gold medal in the 800 meters at the 1970 Commonwealth Games held in Edinburgh. Her victory is a notable highlight in Scottish athletics history, and she is remembered for her contributions to the sport during a competitive era in women's running.
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Rosemary Wright won 800m gold for Scotland at the 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh.
Sam Ruthe mile record: How a Tauranga teen’s simple routine fuels freakish speedThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-02-16
New Zealand· 2026-02-16
Rosemary Wright, Sam's maternal grandmother, was Scotland’s first woman to win a Commonwealth track gold.
The baby who was born to run: Kiwi teen track star Sam Ruthe on his astonishing achievements and fleet-footed familyThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-13
New Zealand· 2026-02-13
Ruthe’s grandmother, Rosemary Wright, won the Commonwealth Games 800m gold medal running for Scotland in Edinburgh in 1970.
Athletics marvel Sam Ruthe destined for black-singlet glory – EditorialThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-09
New Zealand· 2026-02-09
