Sport stars to look out for during Commonwealth Games - from Adam Peaty to Laura Muir

With 19 different sports and 1,875 medals up for grabs, it is, without a doubt, one of the jewels of the sporting calendar.

More than 5,000 athletes from 72 nations will be in Birmingham this Thursday for the start of the 22nd Commonwealth Games.

It’s only the third time the event has been held in the UK and events will be taking place at over 15 venues across the West Midlands.

Here’s who you should look out for…

The Tokyo 2020 silver medalist couldn’t train for two months after injuring her right leg in February.

But this week, Laura, 29, was back on top form, taking bronze in the 1500m at the World Athletics Championships. After her win, Laura, who is from Inverness and has studied to be a vet, said: “One more… I’ve got the Commonwealths to get.

“I started my running career wanting to run all six champs. I’ve done that. “Then it was to make the final of all six. I’ve done that.

“Now I want to win a medal at all six. It’s five down, one to go."

History graduate Dina is the fastest British woman in recorded history.

Earlier this week she equalled her British record but fell frustratingly short of a medal in the 100m at the World Athlete Championships.

At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Dina, who is from Orpington, Kent, was part of a 4x100m team that secured a bronze medal in the relay, despite suffering from a hamstring injury. She said recently: “If you’ve got an opportunity to shine, just do it.”

Strictly star Adam missed the recent World Championships after breaking his foot at a training camp in May.

The triple Olympic champion has been back swimming breaststroke for only three weeks. But if anyone can make a speedy recovery, it’s Adam.

The 27-year-old, who hails from Uttoxeter, Staffs, was awarded an OBE in the 2022