OLYMPIC medallist Ian Stewart says a marathon returning to Birmingham’s streets could prove pivotal in his home city’s bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, writes John Simpson.
Handsworth-born Stewart, 67, enjoyed his greatest achievement at the quadrennial multi-sport event when he struck gold in the 5000m in Edinburgh in 1970.
He would love to see the city host the Games for the first time and claims Birmingham would be a serious contender due to its reputation for staging world-class sporting events.
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