Jake Wightman will let gold medal sink in before turning attention to Birmingham

New world champion Jake Wightman admits he will be under the spotlight at the Commonwealth Games but needs time to process his achievement.

The 28-year-old stunned Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen to win the 1500m at Hayward Field on Tuesday.

Wightman was due to fly home on Wednesday ahead of representing Scotland at the Commonwealth Games – which start next week.

But he is aware his new status means there will be added pressure in Birmingham.

“It’s going to be a very different experience the Commonwealths now because of this and the expectation but whatever happens there, this is a big achievement,” he said.

“I’m hoping I can replicate a performance like this but I’m going to take a few days before I turn my attention to that.

“I think I need to because you don’t get these days back. I’m going to spend the next couple of days reflecting on what I’ve done.

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