'I won Commonwealth bronze - then went back to work at McDonald's'

Summer Shaw secured Scotland's first judo medal by winning bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Just one week after achieving this international sporting success, Shaw returned to work at McDonald's.

The event highlights the contrast between high-level athletic achievement in international competition and the everyday financial realities faced by elite athletes. The coverage emphasizes the juxtaposition of winning a medal for Scotland on a major sporting stage and resuming standard employment shortly thereafter.