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Jac Palmer is heading to The Commonwealth Games

07/07/2022 00:00, I Mewn Blog / Commonwealth Games /

We are delighted to share Team Wales have announced today, Jac Palmer will be joining the team heading to the Commonwealth Games this summer!

Jac will be competing in the Hammer throw at Alexander Stadium and makes up the 24 strong athletics team who will be flying the flag for Wales.

Coached by his father, Adrian, the hammer thrower has represented Great Britain at the European Winter Throws Cup and he was English Under 23 Champion two years running.

Palmer reacted:

“Getting the call up was such a special moment for me, being part of Tîm Cymru is such an honour. I can’t wait to represent the country I love on the World stage. Physically I feel in the best shape of my life and the competition distances are coming together just at the right time. I’m excited to show what all the years of hard work have been working towards and wear the Draig Goch with pride.”

Read the full Team Announcement here.